The Message Communicated to African Regionalisation Following the Creation of the Alliance of Sahel States-AES

Introduction The Alliance of Sahel States, also known in French as the ‘Alliance des Etats du Sahel’ (AES), is a confederation formed by Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali.[1] The AES…

The invention of the non-white illegal alien species: the case of Somali refugees in Minnesota, USA

Introduction Since the 2024 United States of America (USA) presidential elections, I have largely stopped following American news. It has become difficult to watch how each major policy decision harms…

Chasing Horizons: How Kenya’s Government Shapes Overseas Job Opportunities

Introduction Unemployment and underemployment as socio-economic challenges in Kenya have been a push factor for job seekers to seek opportunities overseas. The government, cognizant of this problem, has opted for…

When the Mask Falls: International Law, Power Politics and Africa’s Strategic Future

Introduction The current moment is often described as an escalation. In truth, it is something else: a revelation. International politics, or to put it more clearly: the most powerful players…

Between joy in legal research and a foolish call – Why are some human rights contentious and others not?

When Laws Fall Short: Unresolved Questions and Emerging Realities My doctoral research focussed on analysing the normative, institutional and procedural frameworks of the regional African human rights system towards their…

Whose Law Protects Us? A Journey to Ubuntu

At the outset of my doctoral journey, I knew with certainty that I wanted to investigate and address social injustices embedded in mineral resource governance in the context of Burundi.…

The Poem as Feeling: Belonging and Discomfort

I wrote the poem Robes Rob Us in a moment when my mind was clouded by the pressure of completing my PhD journey.  It was during a conference on ‘Belonging…

Between Human Rights Law and African Literature: Interview with Grace A. Musila

Introduction This interview was conducted during a conference hosted by the Chair of African Legal Studies (26 – 28 November 2025) at the University of Bayreuth, marking the culmination of…

Law and Belonging in the Context of SOGIESC Rights: The Case of South Africa

Introduction Belonging is not visibility, and it is not law on paper. It is the ability to live without fear, to move in public without calculating risk, and to express…

EACOP and Land Rights: Addressing Legal Inequities Between Uganda’s Indigenous and Local Communities

Introduction Uganda’s pursuit of economic development through large-scale projects, such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), has raised significant concerns about land rights and environmental justice. While natural…