The IISL is proud to announce that the first African Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition was conducted on May 17 and 18, 2012, in Pretoria, South Africa. Following on the success of the African Introductory Round held in Cape Town last October, a significant milestone was achieved as four schools from three different countries competed for the honor to represent the African region in the World Finals, to be held in Naples, Italy, in October, 2012, in conjunction with the annual International Astronautical Congress.

Regional Organizer Adv.(Ms) Lulekwa Makapela welcomed teams of students and faculty advisors from Mount Kenya University, Kenya, Obafemi Awulowo University, Nigeria, and the University of North West, South Africa, as well as a team from the host institution, the University of Pretoria, South Africa, to the competition. The final round was held at the North Gauteng High Court, with Dr. Tare Brisibe, Chairman of the Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space presiding. The Obafemi Awulowo University was declared the winner of the African Region, and the University of Pretoria was the runner-up.