The Success Stories of ECOWAS Citizenship: A Lesson for SADC to Learn

Introduction The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has greatly advanced the integration of the member states’ citizens compared to the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This is because…

What is Missing in the SADC Region with the Absence of the Human Rights Mandate in the SADC Tribunal?

Introduction The Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC) Tribunal is established under Article 9 of the Consolidated Text of the Treaty of the SADC (SADC Treaty). The Tribunal was launched in…

A Call for Constitutional Compliance: Children’s Voices Matter

The children’s sentiments above resonate with the idea of child participation as provided for in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Children’s Charter, and echoed in…

The Role of NGOs in Advocating for Children’s Rights in Education

It is undeniable that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) play a significant role in promoting access to education for children in Malawi. Almost always, these NGOs operate in areas and situations where…

The Impacts of User Fees on Education Accessibility

The formal education system in Malawi follows an 8–4–4 structure for primary, secondary and tertiary education levels, respectively. The broader Early Childhood Development (ECD) encompasses the age range of 0-8…

Roadmaps and Goals Beyond Today: Reflections on Ending Child Labour

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 and unity of thought are…

Understanding the Right to Education in Malawi

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. Their colourful school uniforms reflect…

Women’s Land Rights in Sierra Leone: Examining the 2022 Customary Land Act through the Lens of International Law and Legal Pluralism

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…

Law and Literature: Existentialist Views on Legal Pluralisms in Algeria

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…

Breaking Barriers: The Legal Struggles and Opportunities of Labor Migration Across Africa

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…