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The African Bar Association, AFBA, 2019 conference will be held in Cairo, the Egyptian capital from 2nd to 5th September. Cairo is one of the largest, vibrant cities in Africa and will provide an wonderful backdrop for the AFBA conference.
Theme
In the last three conferences, deliberations focused in the main on identifying the issues surrounding African development and discussing the continent’s future and what it will need to achieve the future Africa and Africans desire. The conferences therefore focused on the following themes: ‘The Rule of Law: Sure Pathway to Africa’s Prosperity’ (Harare Zimbabwe 2016) ‘Dissecting the Legal & Regulatory Framework for Doing Business in Africa.’ (Port Harcourt Nigeria 2017) and ‘Africa’s Socio-Economic and Political Future: African Union’s Agenda 2063 in perspective (Nairobi Kenya, 2018).
It is now opportune to focus in greater detail on how the issues surrounding African development can be tackled and the role of lawyers in this process. The 2019 AFBA conference is therefore being planned to review this. Lawyers are important members of every society and by their training are well positioned to lead Africa’s renaissance. What should their role be? How can they help to improve lives and secure property on the continent? Are lawyers just concerned with practicing their forensic skills? These and other matters are expected to be addressed at the 2019 Cairo Conference.
In the light of the above the association Calls for papers dealing with the theme in the following contexts:
- a) Immigration: Management of uncertainty, Illegal Immigration & Modern Slavery
(b) Armed Forces/Security: Terrorism, Counter Insurgency, Armed Conflict & Military Justice.
(c) Land Law: Law Reform, Acquisition, Title, Registration Process, Environmental Safety.
(d) Rule of Law: Human Rights, Judiciary – Transparent Standardized Appointment, Access to Justice, Code of Conduct in Bar and Bench, Court Procedures, A.D.R.
(e) Aviation & Transportation Law: Safety, Modern Trends, Security, BASA
(f) Privacy Law & Data Protection: Modern Trends, Adequate Laws Consumer Protection, Cyber Crimes.
(g) Oil & Gas Law: Business Development, Modern Trends, Energy Sufficiency, Intra & Inter African Trade.
(h) Construction Law – Law Practices: Consumer Protection,Agreements, Drafting construction contracts, financing infrastructure, arbitrating construction contract disputes
(i) Media, Sports & Entertainment Law: New trends, Role of Lawyers, International Agreements.
(j) International Criminal Law: Strengthening Capacity to punish Crimes against Humanity, Human Rights abuses, Political & Economic Crimes, Cyber Crimes.
(k) Maritime Law: Hub of Africa’s Economic Power, New Trends, Modern Safety Standards, Crimes, Admiralty Procedures, Shipping, Aquatic, Agriculture, Rules of Court & Practices.
(l) Telecommunication Law: Modern Trends, Business Practices, Consumer Protection, Regulation, Financial Services, Technology.
(m) Finance Law: Taxation & Techniques, banking, Investment, Project Finance, Outsourcing new Trends.
(n) Legal Education and Capacity Building: Requirements for and improvements in Legal education; Review conditions for admissions to the various Bars in the Continent; Review rules of conduct in the legal profession; Tools and skills required to succeed as a lawyer in Africa .
The working languages of the Conference are English, Arabic and French.
About AFBA
AFBA was established in 1971 as a professional organisation for uniting individual lawyers and national legal associations in Africa.
The Association seeks amongst other objectives, to use the rule of law as a catalyst for development of Africa and to foster exchange of opinions and experiences among members. AFBA encourages its members to break into new legal frontiers. The Association seeks to bring together lawyers and Bar Associations interested in the development of Africa
The African Bar Association is headquartered in Abuja with a temporary functional office in Lagos, Nigeria.
The AFBA organisational structure consists of a 64 member Governing Council called the African Bar Council and the Executive Committee. These two arms form the highest decision making organs of the Association.
To further reach out to all members in the various member states, the AFBA recommends the creation of national committees in each member state.
Mission Statement
“TO BE THE REGIONAL VOICE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN AFRICA, BRINGING TOGETHER THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE WORLD FOR THE BETTERMENT OF AFRICA.”
Become A Member
Join AFBA and become a full member, full membership includes membership of the AFBA and two committess from the legal practices division and the the SPPID. Are you a young lawyer? welcome AFBA also has a plan for you.
| MEMBERSHIP FEES | ₦ | E£ | US $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership | ₦ 36,000 | E£ 1,780 | $100 |
| Young Lawyers (1-7 yrs Post Call) | ₦ 36,000 | E£ 1,780 | $100 |
| Associate Officers: Persons interested in the work of Afba & willing to contribute | ₦ 36,000 |
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