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 access. This article examines how…
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 occasion, I remembered a novel…
Introduction Migration in Africa is more than a journey; it’s a dynamic intersection of hope, challenges, and opportunities. It acts as a place of origin, a transit point, and a…
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 women are indispensable in food…
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 Eritrea gained independence in 1993,…
Introduction The quiet revolution in AI isn’t just changing how we work and live. It’s about to transform how wealth moves around the globe – and not necessarily for the…
Introduction As the largest oil producer in Africa, Nigeria has been typified by regulatory hurdles and socioeconomic disparities that encumber its energy transition efforts. Despite the country’s abundance in renewable…
Introduction 2025 has begun and we are all witnessing the first developments and changes resulting from political decisions made last year. Recently, right-wing parties and news channels have been instrumentalizing…
Introduction Welcome to the Branching Scenarios Tool “Environmental Law and Climate Justice: Case Study on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline”! This digital tool was developed as part of a…
Introduction On June 10, 2024, the Chair of African Legal Studies (ALS) at the University of Bayreuth had the unique opportunity to host two distinguished representatives from the African Court…