Albert M. Agyepong: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Albert M. Agyepong is a corporate lawyer and legal academic based in Accra, Ghana. He holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and law degrees from Ghana and The Gambia. He is admitted to practice in Ghana and The Gambia and is awaiting admission to the New York bar.
Dr. Justina Obaoye-Ajala: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Dr. Justina Kehinde Obaoye-Ajala is an internationally recognised human rights lawyer, policy expert, and transformative leader whose work spans global legal systems, international institutions, and grassroots communities. With over a decade of experience, she has established herself as a leading voice in advancing women’s rights, racial justice, and the protection of people of African descent and marginalised groups across continents.
#2 2026
We’re proud to present the No. 2, 2026 edition of The PALM, an exploration of Africa’s evolving tax landscape and the urgent questions of equity, trust, and fiscal transformation shaping the continent.
Razan Ali: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Razan Ali is a Sudanese lawyer and human rights researcher whose career sits at the intersection of international law, corporate accountability, and the pursuit of justice in conflict-affected societies. She holds two LLMs: the first in International and European Business Law from Trinity College Dublin and the second in Human Rights and Democratisation from the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Laws (LLD) programme at the University of Pretoria, where her doctoral research examines corporate complicity in atrocity crimes within the gold extractive sector during the ongoing conflict in Sudan – a body of work that places her at the frontier of one of the most urgent and underexplored areas of international legal accountability.
Africa’s Legal Millennial: Desmond Israel
esmond is a legal-tech strategist, cybersecurity expert, and AI governance advisor with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and more than half a decade of legal practice. His unique interdisciplinary background makes him a leading figure in digital risk management, regulatory compliance, and executive capacity building across Africa and internationally.
Africa’s Legal Millennial: Dr Tebello Matsela
Dr Tebello is a qualified advocate in the High Courts of Lesotho. Her legal journey commenced in early 2015, serving as a junior advocate focused on cases involving divorces and land matters. During this period, she gained extensive experience in drafting legal documents, handling litigation, and facilitating legal resolutions
Dawit Kidane: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Dawit Kidane is the Co-founder and Principal Managing Partner of DABLO Law Firm LLP, with over 16 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He is widely regarded for his deep understanding of the Ethiopian legal system, commercially oriented advice, and strong track record in high-value disputes and multi-sector advisory work.
Dr. Ange-Dorine Irakoze: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Dr. Ange-Dorine Irakoze is a Partner and Head of the Mining Sector at Rubeya & Co-Advocates, a leading law firm in Burundi and a member of DLA Piper Africa. Ange-Dorine holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda, a Master of Laws (LLM) in East African Community Laws from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and a PhD in Mining Law from the University of Bayreuth, Germany, under the Chair of African Legal Studies. She is an advocate registered with the Burundi Bar Association and provides legal advice on a broad range of matters, including mineral resource governance, energy, trade and investment within Regional Economic Communities, and complex commercial transactions.
Meshack Kwaka: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Meshack Kwaka is a distinguished advocate of the High Court of Kenya with specialised expertise in emerging technology law, including AI regulation, cybersecurity, data privacy and protection, and decentralised finance. His practice encompasses complex technology related disputes across both arbitration and litigation forums, positioning him at the forefront of legal innovation in the digital age.
Cheryl Sembie: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Cheryl Sembie is a legal practitioner and justice reform specialist dedicated to strengthening legal systems in post-conflict Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Sudan. Having endured Sierra Leone’s civil war (1991 – 2002), she champions practical reforms that foster fair and accountable justice institutions.
