top of page
1. About Us - Cairo.jpg
Mission & Objectives

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: 

 

  • Amplify the voice of African states and Africans in international law;

  • Foster inquiry, exchange of ideas and innovation in international law as it is developed and implemented in Africa;

  • Promote and support the study and practice of international law on the Continent;

  • Share information on international law opportunities such as scholarships, internships, speaking engagements, publications, and employment;

  • Celebrate the accomplishments of its members in the field of international law.

4. Mission - Flags.jpg

 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:

Luwam.jpg
Prof. Makane Moise Mbengue

President

Makane Moïse Mbengue is the President of the African Society of International Law (AfSIL) since 2017.

Luwam.jpg
Dr Jamsheed Peeroo

Secretary-General

Jamsheed Peeroo is a dual-qualified barrister practising from 36 Stone in London as well as at the Mauritian Bar. He also sits as arbitrator.

Luwam.jpg
Raphael Tiwang Watio

Treasurer

Raphaël practices business litigation and arbitration with Touzet Associés. He is a member of the Paris and Cameroon Bars and based in Paris.

Luwam.jpg
Isaac Ibikunle

Commissioner

Isaac is a multi-jurisdictional legal practitioner and scholar with a focus on international arbitration, cross-border litigation and international law.

Luwam.jpg
Mohamed Gamal

Commissioner

Mohamed Gamal is an Associate in Gide Loyrette Nouel's International Arbitration Department in Paris.

Luwam.jpg
Esther-Blessing Nasimiyu

Student Commissioner

Nasimiyu is a student commissioner on the Bureau of the African Society of International Law, a final year law student at Kabarak University and a novelist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Luwam.jpg
Mina Yakubu

Student Commissioner

Mina serves as Student Commissioner of the African Society of International Law and is currently a second-year law student at New York University School of Law. 

Luwam.jpg
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya

Vice President

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is a partner in Foley Hoag LLP’s international litigation and arbitration department and chair of its Africa practice.

Luwam.jpg
Karim M’ziani

Deputy Secretary General

Karim M’ziani is a Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), and the Registrar of the Mauritius International Arbitration Centre, in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Luwam.jpg
Eva Keita

Commissioner

Eva is an Associate Legal Officer at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where she focuses on public international law and interstate dispute resolution.

Luwam.jpg
Martial Manet

Commissioner

Martial Manet is Assistant Professor at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) and Research Associate at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (IREDIES).

Luwam.jpg
Kanyiri Kariuki

Commissioner

Kanyiri Kariuki is an associate at G&A Advocates LLP and a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice.

Luwam.jpg
Abdel Dicko

Student Commissioner

Abdel Dicko serves as a student commissioner with AfSIL and is a JD/BCL Candidate at McGill Law School

Luwam.jpg
Prof. Gregoire Jiogue

Vice President

Grégoire Jiogue is a Professor at the Legal and Political Sciences School at the University of Yaoundé II and is also Of Counsel at JFC Avocats. 

Luwam.jpg
Youssef Aziz

Secretary

Youssef Aziz is the Secretary of the Bureau of the African Society of International Law and currently serves as a law clerk at the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

Luwam.jpg
Senai W. Andemariam

Commissioner

Senai W. Andemariam is a former judge and currently the head of the Department of Law of the College of Business and Social Sciences in Eritrea

Luwam.jpg
Jacob Omorodion

Commissioner

Jacob Omorodion is a Senior Associate at WilmerHale LLP, based in their Washington DC office.  His practice focuses on international arbitration, public international law, and international litigation

Luwam.jpg
Luwam Weldemichael

Commissioner

Luwam is an intern at United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea in New York.

Luwam.jpg
Elvis Mogesa Ongiri

Student Commissioner

Elvis Mogesa Ongiri is a final year law student at Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya and a Research Assistant at ILINA Program.

AFSIL Bureau
News

AfSIL Supporters

More to come...

Want to get involved?
Contact us today.

Please contact us at contact@afsilsadi.org or using the following form. We welcome your ideas, questions, comments, and support.

Thanks for submitting!

Contact Us

© Copyright 2012 - 2024, The African Society of International Law (AfSIL). All rights reserved. 

  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
bottom of page