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n Sunday, 19 July 2026, the Nigerian Bar Association concluded its 2026 general elections, resulting in Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, becoming its 33rd President. This election was significant in many respects, largely because Mrs Badejo-Okusanya SAN became the first woman candidate to win the presidential contest and the second woman to be President of the Nigerian Bar Association, 34 years after Dame Priscilla Kuye (1991-92).

In the past eleven years, I have conducted fieldwork on women judges in over 15 countries. Today, I take on the role of the judge and make my decision– my recent research journey to Trinidad and Tobago has been a revelation, standing out among the fifteen countries visited for the unparalleled warmth and hospitality I received from every single judge I encountered.

IAWL celebrates a decade of transformative impact in supporting women in law and leadership across Africa.

The future of Africa’s corporate system depends on transforming corporate laws into effective corporate practice. More stringent methods should be implemented to ensure compliance with these laws in the corporate world.

The annual Women in Law Vienna conference is becoming an important platform for global engagement and for building strong networks among women in the legal profession.

The Adinkra symbol of the Akans represents the essence of learning—Nea Onim—which loosely translates to “(s)he who does not know can learn”—a symbol emphasizing the importance and pursuit of knowledge through lifelong learning.

Women in law convene in Nairobi, charting bold strategies for gender equality, mentorship, and systemic reform across Africa.

Oraro & Company Advocates becomes Kenya’s first law firm to adopt IAWL’s GELC Model Policy for gender equality in the legal profession.

IAWL-LSK MoU paves the way for strategic collaboration to support women in law in Kenya.

Women lawyers renew energy at the Women's Breakfast at the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) annual conference in Diani.

IAWL honored Kenya’s trailblazing women judges at a historic book launch and awards ceremony in Nairobi.

IAWL launches WELLA in Nairobi to equip African women in law with tools for leadership, growth, and sustainable impact.

Discover how the 2025 Gender Scorecard drives equality by analyzing women’s representation in law and leadership across Africa.

Linda Kasonde shattered Zambia’s legal glass ceiling—and then held the door open for others to rise.

Mabaeng Lenyai, South Africa’s first woman president of the Law Society, reflects on purpose, leadership, and why women must rise.

Sheila Minkah-Premo is transforming Ghana’s legal landscape by championing women’s rights and legislative reform.

Pheona N. Wall led Uganda’s legal community through crisis, advancing justice and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathleen Dlepu’s bold leadership transformed South Africa’s legal profession, opening doors for women and challenging the status quo.

Michaela Swallow’s leadership journey proves women can rise, lead, and transform the legal landscape in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Cynthia Lareine is reshaping Africa’s legal landscape through bold leadership, innovation, and a deep passion for community building.