Reminder: there are still spots available for our Einfaches Seminar „Environmental Law and Climate Justice“! They remain open until 24 September 2025. e-Learning: elearning.uni-bayreuth.de/course/view.... CMLife: my.uni-bayreuth.de/cmlife/s/cou...

Today we share the first glimpse of Beyond Laws, a documentary created by @ggawanani.bsky.social, PhD candidate at the Chair. Set in Malawi, the film sheds light on the harsh realities of child labor. The full documentary premieres in October. You can find the trailer on LinkedIn and Instagram!

The Chair of African Legal Studies is hiring a Student Assistant (E-Tutor) for the winter semester 2025/26! To access the full call for applications, scan the code or use this link: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen...

Call for Abstracts – EACON 2025 | October 7–8 We invite abstract submissions in the following areas: • Agriculture & Food Security • Digital Payments & Financial Inclusion • Trade Facilitation & Economic Integration - August 10, 2025 - Submit to: [email protected] - More info: eaccon.com

Are you ready for the upcoming semester? Have a look at our courses and we are sure to find what you are looking for: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/teaching/...

In the winter semester 2025/26 there will be a ‚Einfaches Seminar‘ on Environmental Law and Climate Justice. You can access further information and how to register here: elearning.uni-bayreuth.de/enrol/index.... We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a powerful lecture with David Kosař on “Beyond Courts: Legal Professions in Making & Failing Democracy.” • Wednesday, 2 July • 16:00–18:00 • Room S6, Building GW II • Online participation will be possible via Microsoft Teams Don’t miss it!

"Your Voice in Tackling Human Trafficking in Africa" – 5 powerful essays by young African thinkers on local solutions: from youth empowerment to tech & culture. Read now via Bayreuth EPub: epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/84... #AfricaVoices #HumanTrafficking #PolicyChange

Despite promises of inclusion, children in Malawi are still sidelined in decisions that shape their lives. Our latest blog highlights why true constitutional compliance means listening to children – not just hearing them – and empowering them to lead the change they’re calling for.

Join us on 4 July for the Sommer-Kolloquium by the Forschungsstelle für fundamentale Rechte (FfR)! • Friday, 4 July 2025 • Room S 145/146 (007/008, FZA) • 10:00-15:30 Scan the code for more information!

Join Eva Julia Lohse as she explores how legal norms shape – and are shaped by – societal dynamics. From courtroom decisions to administrative authority, delve into the socio-legal factors that breathe life into the “law in the books.” Online participation will be possible via Microsoft Teams!

In Malawi, NGOs are not just filling gaps – they’re challenging policies, raising awareness, and pushing for the removal of school fees that block children from the classroom. Read our latest blog on how their advocacy is reshaping education access and equity. Link in our bio!

Join Cordula Tibi-Weber as she unpacks how Latin American high courts navigate institutional pressure. • Wednesday, 28 May • 16:00-18:00 • Room S6, Building GW II Explore judicial resilience at the intersection of law, politics, and society - an interdisciplinary dialogue not to miss!

„Education is meant to unlock futures - not shut doors.“ In Malawi, rising user fees and hidden school costs are pushing thousands of children out of the classroom and into poverty. Read our latest blog to learn how these barriers are threatening education access and equity - and what must change.

Our latest blog explores Malawi’s constitutional and international commitments to education, the hidden barriers children face and questions recent policy shifts that threaten this fundamental right. Read the full piece on our blog.

Engage with cutting-edge discussions at the intersection of sociology, law, and global perspectives. Wednesdays • 16:15-17:45 • Room S6 (GW II) Open to all - no registration required! You can find details and updates here: www.soziologie.uni-bayreuth.de/de/Kolloquiu...

Join Alexander Stroh-Steckelberg and Thoko Kaime as they explore the hidden dynamics of informality within judicial systems. • Wednesday, 21 May • 16:00–18:00 • Room S6, Building GW II Unpack interdisciplinarity in action - don’t miss this thought-provoking session!

The last day of our conference concludes with the Colloquium „Sociology, Politics and Law“. Missed the session? Feel free to attend the next ones: www.soziologie.uni-bayreuth.de/de/Kolloquium/

Our final panel: Human Rights, Dignity and Belonging

We have moved our celebration to Iwalewahaus and started off the evening with a few speeches and a keynote by Fareda Banda: The Black Mother at Home and in the World

Onto our last panel for the day: Panel 4 - Citizenship and the State

Panel 3 - Theorising Belonging in the Context of African Legal Systems

Panel 2 - Sustainability and Belonging

First panel on Migration and Minority Rights

Official opening and welcome speech

Later, we ended the day with the constituent meeting of our new non-profit association: MalamuLaw! You can access the website here: www.malamulaw.org

We watched the movie „This is not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection“ and followed up with a discussion.

Getting ready for the movie!

Final Reminder: Don’t miss out on our conference „Law and Belonging as Relational Praxis“ starting today at 3 p.m.! Not in Bayreuth? Feel free to join us online using this link: uni-bayreuth.zoom.us/j/6335064060...

The full programme is here! We’re excited to share the final schedule for our upcoming conference “Law and Belonging as Relational Praxis”. Not in Bayreuth? Feel free to join us online: uni-bayreuth.zoom.us/j/6335064060... #LawAndBelonging #AfricanLegalStudies #LegalStudies #UniversityOfBayreuth

Join us for one of our block seminars of the Summer Semester 2025: International Environmental and Sustainable Development Law S42, RW II or online 29 April to 8 May 2025 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Guest lecturers: Prof. Dr. Walters Nsoh and Dr. Godswill Agbaitoro #AfricanLegalStudies

Mark your calendar: Law and Belonging as Relational Praxis 5 - 7 May | Bayreuth We’re celebrating 5 years of the Chair with a 3-day event exploring how law shapes belonging - through dialogue, film, keynotes, and collaborative workshops. Come think with us! #LawAndBelonging #AfricanLegalStudies

Join the 2nd Symposium on African Perspectives on International Climate Change Law! Dates: 7-8 April 2025 In-person attendance is closed, but you can still register online. #ClimateChangeLaw #Africa #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #AfricanLegalStudies

Reminder: The call for the ‘Einfaches Seminar’ on Researching Key Issues in African Law remains open until all seminar positions are filled. Don’t miss this change to be part of an exciting academic journey! You can access further information and how to register on our website.

We had the privilege of speaking with Justice Prof. Dennis Dominic Adjei, a judge on the African Court. A must-read for anyone interested in African legal systems and human rights advocacy! Read the full article on our blog! #AfricanLegalStudiesBlog #ALS #AfricanCourtonHumanandPeoplesRights

Want to shape the future of environmental justice? The NLUD-SOAS LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia offers hands-on experience, legal expertise, and global perspectives - all in London and New Delhi. Apply now and be the change. #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalLaw #LLM #MA #SOAS #NLUD

Todays‘s blog post: interview with Dr. Robert Eno, Registrar of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Read the full article here: africanlegalstudies.blog/2025/03/14/t... #AfricanLegalStudies #AfricanLegalStudiesBlog #AfricanUnion #ComparativeLaw #GlobalPerspectives

During his research stay at the Chair and the visit of the Judges from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Prof. Dr. Robert Nanima graciously shared his insights in an exclusive interview. Read the full article on our blog! #AfricanLegalStudiesBlog #HumanRights #ChildrensRights

How does law shape belonging? Join us in Bayreuth (May 5-7, 2025) for a deep dive into Belonging and the Law as Relational Praxis! Submit your abstract by March 25, 2025. Details: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen... #LawandBelonging #CallforPapers #AfricanLegalStudies

Registration is open! In the summer semester 2025 there will be a ‘Einfaches Seminar’ on Researching Key Issues in African Law. You can access further information and how to register here: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2025... We are looking forward to meeting you!

Are you ready for the upcoming semester? Have a look at our courses and we are sure to find what you are looking for: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/teaching/...

The Kilimanjaro Summer Academy on African Union Law & Public Law of Africa is back! From 4–15 August 2025, legal experts, judges, and scholars will gather in Arusha, Tanzania, for two weeks of immersive learning on AU law, human rights, and more. Register by 10 July 2025! More info: aiil-iadi.org

Calling all ILS students! The Chair of African Legal Studies, in collaboration with Rwanda's ILPD, invites applications for a specialized internship program within the Judiciary of Rwanda. Visit our website or scan the code below for more details!

With the year ending, the teaching at the Chair for the Winter Semester also comes to a close! We thank Prof. Dr. Thoko Kaime for his dedication and impactful teaching, the Teaching Team for their commitment and our guests Dr. Habib Usman and Dr. Petro Protas for their contribution to the course.

The Chair of African Legal Studies has two vacancies for student assistants starting in January 2025. For the full call for applications, scan the QR code or see our website: www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2024... We look forward to receiving your applications by 02 December 2024!