2025 AFBA Annual Conference
Call for Papers (Extended)
THEME:
Foreign Interests in Africa – Exploitation or Investment
The African Bar Association (AfBA) invites submissions for its 2025 Annual Conference, focusing on the complex interplay between foreign interests and Africa’s aspirations for self-reliance, sustainable development, and economic integration. This conference, in collaboration with the Ghana Bar Association, will bring together legal practitioners, policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders to analyze Africa’s evolving relationships with global powers.
Sub-Themes & Areas of Interest
We welcome papers addressing the intersection of foreign influence with the following topics:
✅ Access to Justice & Human Rights – Foreign aid, human rights frameworks
✅ AfCFTA & Regional Integration – Cross-border trade, legal challenges
✅ Aviation Law – International agreements, foreign investments
✅ Banking & Finance – Global financial influence, digital transactions
✅ Business & Governance – Foreign corporate interests, regulatory frameworks
✅ Capital Markets & Crypto – Legal implications of global investments
✅ Construction & Mining – Infrastructure projects, sustainability
✅ Corruption & Conflict – Foreign influence on terrorism, arms trade
✅ Taxation & Trade – Multinational corporate taxation, policy harmonization
✅ Dispute Settlement – Arbitration, international judgment enforcement
✅ Land, Oil & Gas Law – Foreign acquisitions, gas flaring regulations
✅ Health & Medical Law – Foreign programs, pharmaceutical interests
✅ Intellectual Property & Media – Creative industries, entertainment law
✅ Maritime & Transport – Shipping agreements, logistics investments
✅ Environment & Sustainability – Climate agreements, industrial impact
✅ Artificial Intelligence & Tech – AI policies, cybersecurity, consumer protection
✅ Family Law & Cross-Border Enforcement
Extended Deadlines:
Abstract Submission Extended Deadline: 10th July 2025.
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 22nd September 2025.