Rising for Justice: A conversation with Milka Wahu on Legal…
Introduction Kenyan legal scholar and social justice advocate Milka Wahu caught up with Aristid Banyurwahe while visiting Bayreuth. She was…
When Law Meets Life: Dr Cyprian Kambili on Inclusion in…
Introduction What happens when the laws meant to help people do not quite work in practice? Dr. Cyprian Kambili from…
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…
Transitional justice impulses for institutional reinvention in light of massive…
Introduction The institutions of the African human rights system (AHRS) are confronted with massive and systematic human rights violations all…
Vanishing Youth: The Surge of Gen Z Abductions in Kenya
Introduction In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a worrying rise in abduction cases, from kidnappings for ransom to enforced disappearances…
A Court Left Behind: How Parallel DRMs are Undermining Regional…
The EACJ in the Shadows of Integration The process of regional integration presents a range of challenges and contentious issues.…
- My Voice in Tackling Human Trafficking in Africa – Reflections from Jesca TitinHuman trafficking is the illegal movement or coercion of people for exploitation mainly through forced labor or sexual exploitation using force, fraud or coercion. It includes types such as sex trafficking, forced labor and debt bondage. United Nations Office for Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) estimates that 50% of victims were trafficked into sexual exploitation, 38%…
- An analysis of the term ‘judicialization’ through J Oloka-Onyango’s, “ When Courts Do Politics “To judicialize or not to judicialize? You know when people ask, ‘How did we get here?’ I sometimes think maybe we never really left that given place to begin with. The courts may have been part of the politics all along, quietly shaping who wins and who loses. But why do I say this? Probably…
- The New UN Declaration on the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Reflections on the Future of the Afro-Caribbean Movement for Reparatory JusticeThe Dawn of a New Era for Reparatory Justice? On 25 March 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic Declaration, designating the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.”[1] The Declaration was adopted with a “yes” vote from 123 Member States, a “no” vote from Argentina, Israel, and the USA, and an…
- State obligations in addressing Climate Change: The interplay between the climate treaty regime and international Human Rights lawIntroduction Recent climate events illustrate the growing human impact of climate change.[1] However, the legal framework governing state responsibility remains fragmented. This short piece argues that while climate treaties provide the primary institutional framework for mitigation, adaptation and international cooperation, human rights law imposes more stringent and enforceable duties on states. I highlight how the…
- How African countries are managing the potentially catastrophic risks of just transition through the investment regimeIntroduction Foreign investment has long been an important policy tool for countries seeking to transform their economies. The international investment regime—comprising treaties and institutions—has supported this objective by creating policies to attract and protect investment. For developing countries, foreign investment plays a particularly crucial role in alleviating poverty, generating employment opportunities, and fostering economic…
- Branching Scenario ToolEnvironmental Law and Climate Justice: Case Study on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Introduction Welcome to the Branching Scenarios Tool “Environmental Law and Climate Justice: Case Study on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline”! This digital tool was developed as part of a seminar held by the Chair of African Legal Studies at the…
- The Human Rights Situation in the Federal Republic of Somalia: Challenges and Perspectives Introduction The Federal Republic of Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, bears the scars of a past marked by colonial rule, a brief period of independence, and a devastating civil war that began in 1991. The collapse of the central government plunged the country into years of anarchy and clan-based violence, while also enabling…
- Investment and Investor Protection in SomaliaIntroduction With Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC), the internal market of this community is also becoming increasingly attractive for foreign investments. A common market with over 300 million populations is developing, and there is not only a common internal market. It also has an excellent strategic location from the Indian Ocean to…
- The East African Community: Past Experiences and Lessons for the FutureIntroduction 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 early as 1927.[2] While this regional bloc collapsed in 1977, it was re-established in 2000 and grew from three to eight countries, including Uganda, Kenya,…
- The Message Communicated to African Regionalisation Following the Creation of the Alliance of Sahel States-AESIntroduction 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 was established in September 2023, following the adoption of the Charter of Liptako-Gourma, which establishes the Alliance of Sahel States.[2] The AES Charter was signed…
- How African countries are managing the potentially catastrophic risks of just transition through the investment regimeIntroduction Foreign investment has long been an important policy tool for countries seeking to transform their economies. The international investment regime—comprising treaties and institutions—has supported this objective by creating policies to attract and protect investment. For developing countries, foreign investment plays a particularly crucial role in alleviating poverty, generating employment opportunities, and fostering economic…
- The Fate of the SADC Tribunal After Zimbabwe’s Recent Move to Compensate the FTLRP Affected White FarmersIntroduction On 12 February 2025, the Finance Minister of Zimbabwe announced that the government of Zimbabwe intends to compensate 94 former farmers who were affected by the ‘Fast Track Land Reform Programme’ (FTLRP). Such farmers include the nationals of the United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the former Yugoslavia. [1] This is…