Introduction Global crises have one common feature – they are not innocuous. Covid-19, climate change, and poverty all have harmful features and are not benign occurrences. Nevertheless, they may produce…
Introduction In the vibrant tapestry of African legal and political developments in 2023, the African Legal Studies Blog has captured critical developments, weaving together the diverse threads of historical and…
This succeeding discourse builds upon the inaugural blog post last week by Collins Ajibo, wherein he delved into the historical import and objectives underpinning the African Continental Free Trade Area…
1.1 Introduction The African Union (AU)’s approval of Phase 2 of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) covering the protocols on investment, intellectual property and competition policy reinforces…
The time has come! On 24 November 2023, the heads of state and government of the East African Community (EAC) approved Somalia’s accession. Thus, Somalia will become the eighth member…
Introduction In the complex policymaking landscape, nations often confront a profound dilemma when economically crucial industries collide with public health imperatives.[1] This challenge is exemplified in Malawi’s agro-based economy, where…
A New Digital ID Project Digital IDs are touted in the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy 2020-2030 as a tool for development. However, the roll-out and implementation of digital identity…
Growing up in the Blantyre city of Malawi in the late 80s and early 90s, women/mothers were mainly concerned with child care and home management. The few that ventured into…
Introduction Since its independence in 1960, Somalia has experienced numerous forms of administration. Civil governance, military rule, and the establishment of a federal government system. However, each era had its…
Reflections and Perspectives on the Externalization of the UK Asylum Policy in Rwanda Since 2015, there has been a movement of people reaching the shores of the European Union, also…