Africa

From Hagerstown to Africa: The Inspiring Journey of Capt. Brooke Gomulka in Advancing Rule of Law

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VICENZA, Italy — Hagerstown, Maryland, residents may not know that their school board’s legal counsel is also a U.S. Army Reserve officer on a vital mission. Capt. Brooke Gomulka serves as in-house counsel during the week but transforms into a judge advocate for the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade on weekends. Currently, she is stationed in Vicenza for a nine-month deployment with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Her deployment has involved leading rule of law exchanges during her time in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, engaging with military legal professionals in Uganda, Zambia, and … Read more

Toyota Seeks $361 Million in Damages Following Catastrophic Floods in South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa — Toyota has initiated legal action seeking $361 million in damages caused by severe flooding earlier this year in South Africa. The automotive giant alleges that the floods resulted in extensive damage to its manufacturing facilities and distribution operations. The flood event, which struck in April, affected several regions, leading to significant disruptions across multiple sectors. Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, impacting infrastructure and local businesses, with Toyota being one of the hardest-hit companies in the area. According to court documents, the company is contending that the flooding was exacerbated by … Read more

ECOWAS Unveils Media Excellence Award in Abuja, Celebrating Pioneering Journalism in West Africa

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Abuja, Nigeria – In an effort to acknowledge and promote outstanding journalistic coverage of its activities and impact, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has introduced the Media Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards are set to honor journalists and media professionals who have played a pivotal role in narrating the organization’s story through compelling reporting and storytelling. The initiative, which highlights the importance of informed journalism in shaping perceptions and understanding of ECOWAS’s work, has seen nominations from across West Africa, shining the spotlight on the dedicated professionals whose work often goes unsung. … Read more

ENS Bolsters Its Legal Team with Return of Veteran Lawyer Twapewa Mwashindange and Strategic New Hires Across Africa

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Windhoek, Namibia – The legal landscape in Namibia has seen the welcomed return of Twapewa Mwashindange, an experienced attorney specializing in regulatory compliance and corporate commercial law, who rejoins ENS after various tenures at prominent law firms around the world. ENS announced her return on April 9, underlining the ongoing reshaping of its team across Africa. Mwashindange first joined ENS in 2015, making notable contributions before her move to the London office of Latham & Watkins in 2023. Her career then took her to Dr Weder, Kauta & Hoveka in Namibia, where she continued to … Read more