Introduction The discourse surrounding cultural relativism and universalism in the context of human rights is a contentious and thought-provoking subject which is not just an academically discussed issue, but also…
The government of Botswana should take steps to address gaps in the legal framework such as fixing of the election date, finalisation of the constitution review process and state funding…
South African Pass Laws and the Women’s March in 1956 The pass laws in South Africa already existed for decades, and in the 1950’s, during Apartheid, they were extended and…
1. Introduction The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (African Children’s Charter)[1] has an inbuilt communications procedure with which states recognise the competence of the African…
The twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties (COP28), which took place in Dubai from 30 November to 13 December 2023, made a modest yet significant contribution to energy justice by expressing…
Introduction On 11 July 2024, Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. President…
Introduction Digitalisation is significantly impacting international trade in goods and services, changing its scale, scope and speed.[1] Digital revolution has reduced the costs and increased the pace of international trade,…
On 25th June 2024, the world watched in admiration as thousands of Kenyan people led by the youths, especially Generation Z ‘Gen Z’, staged spectacular protests against the government’s Finance…
Introduction The East Africa Community (EAC) is one of the oldest regional economic blocs in the world.[1] Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, as members of EAC, had a customs union as…
General abstract The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Africa has revolutionised the electoral processes. There are fears that if not properly regulated, the use of AI may cause…