Academic Conference on Africa 2024: 4 December

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Wednesday, 4 December

Theme: "Historical Contexts and Contemporary Challenges: The Evolution of Rule of Law in Africa"
Location: Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New York local time

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Panel Discussion and Interactive Dialogue with the Audience

MODERATOR: Prof. Muna B. Ndulo, Professor of International & Comparative Law; Director, International Legal Studies Program, Cornell University
Prof. Zenande Booi, Executive Director, Center on Race, Law and Justice, Fordham University School of Law
Chief Mary Larteh, Paramount Chief of Jorquelleh, Liberia
Hon. Mr. Justice (Prof) Joel Mwaura Ngugi, Judge, Court of Appeal, Kenya
Prof. Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives and Professor of African Studies, Howard University
DISCUSSANT: Mr. Henk-Jan Brinkman, Permanent Observer of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to the United Nations in New York
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Mr. Ben Dotsei Malor, Chief Editor, UN News