our Mission & objectives
The African Society of International Law (AfSIL) is a network of practitioners, scholars, technocrats and students engaging with international law as practiced, implemented, and forged in Africa. The Society seeks in particular to:
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Amplify the voice of African states and Africans in international law;
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Foster inquiry, exchange of ideas and innovation in international law as it is developed and implemented in Africa;
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Promote and support the study and practice of international law on the Continent;
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Share information on international law opportunities such as scholarships, internships, speaking engagements, publications, and employment;
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Celebrate the accomplishments of its members in the field of international law.
AfSIL Bureau
AfSIL was formed in 2012, by the founding Bureau members Raymond Ranjeva, Maurice Kamto, Makane Moïse Mbengue and Yenkong Hodu. The Bureau is currently composed of the following members:
Prof. Makane Moise Mbengue
President
Makane Moïse Mbengue is the President of the African Society of International Law (AfSIL) since 2017.
Karim M’ziani
Deputy Secretary General
Karim M’ziani is an Advisor in Foley Hoag’s International Litigation & Arbitration Department, in Paris, France.
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
Vice President
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is a partner in Foley Hoag LLP’s international litigation and arbitration department and co-chair of its Africa practice.
Ines Ndonko Nnoko
Commissioner
Inès is an international lawyer specializing international environmental law and natural resources in Africa.
Isabelle Rouche
Secretary-General
Isabelle Rouche is a partner of the Africa’s international law firm Asafo & Co. and practices international litigation and arbitration.
Nyanje John
Commissioner
Nyanje is a Doctoral research and teaching fellow for the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth in Germany and the Leibniz University in Hannover Germany.
News
Partnership with ILA Paris 2023: The International Law Association will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023 in Paris, France. The African Society of International Law looks forward to being part of this event organized by the International Law Association Branche française, and coordinated by Catherine Kessedjian, Franck Latty, and their team.
Partnership with REAL: AfSIL is thrilled to announce that it is supporting a newly created organization: R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers. REAL is an organization looking at the representation of underrepresented groups in international arbitration. Tafadzwa Pasipanodya, AfSIL's Vice-President, is part of REAL's steering committee.
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