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There is no doubt that the international, regional, and domestic communities agree that child labour is a problem that needs to be addressed. This commitment…
In Malawi, and most probably in most African countries, it is a common sight to meet and see children going to school in the morning.…
Introduction Despite legal recognition of women’s rights in Sierra Leone, they faced significant barriers to land ownership. Discriminatory laws, social norms, and customs hinder their…
At the Chair of African Legal Studies, we recently discussed socio-legal approaches to law, talking about what, in the end, is legally binding. On this…
Introduction Being the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, agriculture employs 70% of the population. The majority of this labour force consists of women. However, in Nigeria, where…
Introduction Ethiopia is the second-most populous landlocked country in Africa, following Nigeria.[1] Historically, Ethiopia had access to the Red Sea for an extended period, iuntil…