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Laksh*ta Kanhiya says the historic participation of Jeanny Michelle Karla Fanfan as the first transgender woman in Miss Universe Mauritius 2024 marks a significant milestone in the fight for transgender rights and inclusivity in Mauritius

Miss Universe Mauritius 2024: A landmark in the legal battle for transgender equality Author: Laksh*ta Kanhiya Pan-Africa ILGA The historic participation of Jeanny Michelle Karla Fanfan as the first transgender woman in Miss Universe Mauritius 2024 marks a significant milestone in t…

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Empowering African Governance: Unveiling the Path to Accountability and Emancipation - Micha Wiebusch discusses his new book "A Theory of Africanizing International Law"
https://africlaw.com/2024/08/21/empowering-african-governance-unveiling-the-path-to-accountability-and-emancipation/

New on the Africlaw.com blog: George Njogu discusses the injustice of climate mitigation strategies on pastoralist communities in Kenya

The injustice of climate mitigation strategies on pastoralist communities in Kenya: An international law perspective Author: George Njogu Kabarak University School of Law Pastoralist communities in Kenya, whose livelihoods depend on livestock, are increasingly being required to reduce their herds as part of clima…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Khushi Agrawal & Elim Shanko examine the current state of Foreign direct investment (FDI) and its effects on Africa’s developing economy

Unlocking sustainable development: How foreign direct investment shapes Africa’s future Author: Khushi Agrawal Intern, RA Consulting Author: Elim Shanko Sustainable development consultant, RA Consulting Introduction Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical method of shaping econo…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Keten Abebe & Elim Shanko critically examine the intimate and delicate relationship between the realisation of sustainable development and women’s involvement in policy and decision-making

The Intersection of Gender Equality and Sustainable Development in African Communities Author: Keten Abebe Intern, RA Consulting Author: Elim Shanko Sustainable development consultant, RA Consulting Introduction As of 2019, approximately 60% of employed women within Sub-Saharan Afric…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Akot Makur Chuot argues that the low enrolment rates and deplorable infrastructure in education do not meet the thumb rule of the right to education for every child in South Sudan without discrimination

Right to education: A conundrum for children with disabilities in South Sudan Author: Akot Makur Chuot LLM Candidate, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria Introduction As the world steers to inclusive education in line with the United Nations Sustainable Developme…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Nomyezo Mqhele says strict guidelines and frameworks are necessary to combat and discourage information disorder and access to accurate information in Africa

Misinformation and disinformation in the digital age and its impact on the information ecosystem Author: Nomyezo Mqhele Multi-disciplinary human rights lawyer Traditional media has been replaced with social media as a source of reliable news.[1] South Africa has reached 26 million social media…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Oluwatosin Senami Adegun says with the gap in the existing legislative framework on Nigeria’s national symbols, it is evident that Nigeria’s national symbols are at the whim of the few political class and susceptible to change at any time

Nigeria’s national symbols are sitting on a powder keg: Lessons from Kenya Author: Oluwatosin Senami Adegun LLM candidate, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria At independence in October 1960, Nigeria adopted ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ as its national anthem repla…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Akot Makur Chuot argues that the National Security Bill of 2024 violates the foregoing principles of fair trial and freedom of expression in South Sudan

The National Security Bill of 2024: A threat to freedom of expression in South Sudan Author: Akot Makur Chuot LLM Candidate, Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa, University of Pretoria Introduction On 3 July 2024, the Revitalised National Transitional Legislative Assembly of…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Dr Jarred H. Martin & Pierre Brouard say Conversion Therapy in Africa is An Assault on Human Rights and Ethical Healthcare

Conversion Therapy in Africa: An Assault on Human Rights and Ethical Healthcare Author: Dr Jarred H. Martin (PhD Psychology), Department of Psychology, University of Pretoria Author: Pierre Brouard(MA Clinical Psychology), Centre for S*xualities, AIDS & Gender, University …

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Justin Monyping Ater argues that there should be an inclusion of the climate adaptation budget in the national budget that will be decreed by the President

Climate change and the 2024-2025 South Sudan National Budget Discourse: A call for the inclusion of climate adaptation budget Author: Justin Monyping AterLaw lecturer, School of Law, University of Juba, South Sudan Introduction On 30 June 2024, the first Undersecretary of the National Ministry of Finance and Planning of S…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Oluwatosin Senami Adegun says African Human Rights Law is violated by the Unconditional Amnesty for Boko Haram

Unconditional Amnesty for Boko Haram Violates African Human Rights Law Author: Oluwatosin Senami Adegun Master’s student, LLM Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. Boko Haram has attacked the north-east of Nigeria…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Nasubila Ng’ambi discusses the impact of trade-based money laundering on economic growth & development

The impact of trade-based money laundering on economic growth & development Author: Nasubila Ng’ambiLLB (cum laude) Nelson Mandela University Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the African Union’s flagship regional economic integration project…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Yeabsira Teferi analyses Ethiopia’s adherence with the Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa

Analysing Ethiopia’s Adherence with the Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa: A Spotlight on the 2021 National Election Author: Yeabsira TeferiLecturer of law, School of Law, Dilla University, Ethiopia Introduction A fundamental element of democracy is the freedom to choose political leaders through elections. As en…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Stella Nyanzi explore and interrogate how the law is used to either restrict or facilitate the right to access information in Uganda

Repressive Laws Silencing Dissidents, Deviants and Destabilisers in Uganda Author: Stella NyanziWriters-in-Exile program, PEN Zentrum DeutschlandFellow, Center for Ethical Writing, Bard College/ PEN America. Summary In Uganda, there is an incongruence between the legal re…

S6 E10: The legacy of genocide in Burundi with Dr Richard Quinlan In conversation with Dr Richard Quinlan This podcast episode aimed to bring attention to the often neglected genocide that took place in Burundi, which is similar to the genocides in Rwanda and the Tigray region of Ethiopia. The genocide in Burundi, which mainly occurred in 1972 and 1993, was based....

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Reda Benkhadra reflects on a decade of constitutionalised Right to Access Information in Morocco

A Decade of Constitutionalised Right to Access Information in Morocco: Reflections on the Progress and Challenges Author: Reda BenkhadraResearcher Originally limited and considered as a right to access administrative records, the right to information has evolved over time to become a key element in strengtheni…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Ompha Tshamano discusses the state of access to the internet for rural communities in post-apartheid South Africa

Beyond Crisis: The State of Access to Information and the Internet for Rural Dwellers in South Africa Author: Ompha TshamanoProject Associate, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria 1 Overview South Africa has a long history of socio-economic underdevelopment, largely resulting from the su…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Muhammed Bello Buhari is addressing challenges in information access: Navigating State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns in Africa

Addressing Challenges in Information Access: Navigating State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns in Africa Author: Muhammed Bello Buhari Digital rights activist In Africa’s dynamic digital landscape, technology has emerged as a double-edged sword, promising to revolutionise access to information w…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Kwaku Krobea Asante discusses the impact of fees and charges on journalists’ perception of the effectiveness of Ghana’s Right to Information Law

Pay or be denied: The impact of fees and charges on journalists’ perception of the effectiveness of Ghana’s Right to Information Law Author: Kwaku Krobea AsanteSenior Programme Officer, Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Introduction There has been a global upsurge in the demand for transparency, accountability and the esta…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Jacob O Arowosegbe looks at the implementation of the access to information law in Nigeria

Implementation of the access to information law in Nigeria Author: Jacob O ArowosegbeSolicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Introduction Implicit in the guarantee for freedom of expression under section 39(1) of the Nigerian 1999 Constituti…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Idirashe Amanda Chikomba assesses the compliance of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission with the Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa and the Declaration on Principles of Freedom of Expression in the 2023 harmonised elections

Proactive disclosure of information post the 2013 Model Law on Access to Information: Assessing the compliance of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission with the Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa and the Declaration on... Author: Idirashe Amanda Chikomba Human rights lawyer Introduction Regional and international instruments guarantee the right to access information. Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Pe…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Dunia P. Zongwe decodes the right to access information (RAI) in the newly enacted Access to Information Act in Namibia

Testing the Waters of Transparency: The Impact of Namibia’s Access to Information Act on Constitutionalism Author: Dunia P. ZongweAssociate Professor, Alliance School of Law, India; and Adjunct Associate Professor, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa Abstract This paper decodes the right to access in…

S6 E9: Navigating democracy: insights from the 2024 South African elections In conversation with Tendai Mbanje In this episode, we delve into the pivotal 2024 South African elections, exploring significant shifts in political representation and the ANC’s historic loss of its majority. Mr Mbanje explores the seismic changes witnessed during the 2024 elections, including sh...

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Wendy Ashikomela Ashilenje discusses the effect of search algorithms on Access to Information

Technology and Access to Information: Effect of Search Algorithms on Access to Information Author: Wendy Ashikomela AshilenjeAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya Introduction Are you accessing all the information on your Facebook, Threads, Google, Bing or Instagram? The increased technolo…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Naledi Joyi navigates the legacy of policy versus lived realities after 30 years of freedom and democracy

South Africa at 30: Navigating the legacy of policy versus lived realities Author: Naledi JoyiGender Officer, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation After three decades of democracy, South Africa stands at a crossroads grappling with the interplay between pol…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Murithi Antony talks about the growing menace of religious fanaticism in Africa and the need for intervention

Lost in Faith: The Growing Menace of Religious Fanaticism in Africa and the Need for Intervention Author: Murithi AntonyLL.B candidate, University of Embu Religious freedom is a cherished right we uphold,But when it’s misused, the consequences unfold.Ideologies that propagate self-harm an…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Joris Joël Fomba Tala discusses the security issues for Chad around the presidential election of Mahamat Idriss Déby

The election of Mahamat Idriss Déby: What are the security issues for Chad and beyond? Author: Joris Joël Fomba Tala Researcher, Centre for International and Community Law On 23 May 2024, Mahamat Idriss Déby was sworn in as the new President of Chad. On 16 May 2024, the Constitution…

New on the Africlaw.com blog: Livhuwani Malelelo discusses the National S*x Offenders Registry: Offenders’ Right to Privacy v The Safety of Potential Victims

The National S*x Offenders Registry: Offenders’ Right to Privacy v The Safety of Potential Victims Author: Livhuwani MaleleloLLB candidate, University of Johannesburg The National Register for S*x Offenders (NRSO) is a list of convicted sexual offenders and although South Africa has an alarming …

S6:E8: Taskforce on climate change and the rights of future generations in Africa In conversation with Zanele Fengu, Mosupatsila Nare and Samrawit Getaneh The episode was hosted by Samrawit Getaneh (HRDA class of 2016, Ethiopia), who welcomed and engaged in a conversation with Zanele Fengu and Mosupatsila Nare (HRDA class of 2022, South Africa and Zimbabwe, respectively). The spe...