Researching Key Issues in African Law

Recently, the Chair for African Legal Studies hosted a seminar on key issues in African law. The seminar focused on key emerging legal issues on the African continent, addressing topical…

So Near Yet Too Far: Insights on Intrigues of Harmonization of Cybercrime Regulation in EAC

ANALYSIS Nelson Otieno 23 April 2021 Every regional integration arrangement has its ups and downs. One example being the East African Community (EAC). Yet, the prospects and challenges of integration…

Education Qualifications as part of Matrimonial Property

ANALYSIS JOAN SMARTS MUKISA 30 October 2020 Matrimonial property is defined as property jointly acquired during the subsistence of a marriage[1]. The nature of contribution can be direct (monetary) or…

The Gendered Impact of Human Trafficking in Africa: Addressing the Vulnerability of Women and Girls

Introduction Human Trafficking: A crime that shames us All.[1] Human trafficking remains one of the most pressing human rights violations in Africa, with women and girls facing the most severe…

Constitutionalisation of Political Parties and the State of Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Key Findings of a New Comparative Study

Introduction According to the 2024 Afrobarometer survey “Democracy at Risk – The People’s Perspective”, Africans continue to overwhelmingly reject one-party rule and prefer democracy to any other form of government.…

Energy Justice: Time for an Afrocentric Perspective

Who makes major decisions about energy? And for whom is energy produced? Who makes major decisions about natural resources? And for whom are they extracted? Introduction These questions are pretty…

Red Sea Dreams: Ethiopia’s Challenges and Hopes Amid International Law and Geopolitics

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,…

Talking to Prof. Robert Doya Nanima: Fascinating Insights into His Work as a Children’s Rights Expert

Introduction During his research stay at the Chair of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth and the visit of the Judges from the African Court on Human and…

Environmental Impact Assessment in Rwanda: Legal Framework and Challenges

Introduction Environmental impact assessments are essential processes used to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed project on the environment before implementation. In Africa, their integration into national legislation varies…