In this week’s post, Bhavya Johari discusses the legal and institutional implications of the 2026 Banjul Joint Declaration on Sudan, arguing that its proposal for an African-led accountability mechanism operating in “complementarity” with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based on a misunderstanding of the Rome Statute’s complementarity regime. The post situates the Declaration within two significant developments: the ICC's landmark conviction and sentencing of Ali Kushayb in the Sudan situation, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Court’s Security Council referral mechanism, and the growing political backlash against the ICC reflected in the Alliance of Sahel States' planned withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

In this week’s post, In this week’s article, Ben Nyabira reflects on the second anniversary of Kenya’s June 25 Gen Z-led protests and examines whether they can become a catalyst for lasting democratic transformation. Drawing insightful parallels with South Africa’s Sharpeville protests, he explores the movement’s achievements, challenges, and enduring significance for governance, accountability, and human rights. The article asks whether June 25 will ultimately be remembered as a turning point in Kenya’s democratic journey or a missed opportunity for reform.

In this week’s post, Melanie Jean Murcott and Brewsters Caiphas Soyapi set out five lessons from the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change that are of relevance to African states in determining their obligations in respect of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).They argue that on the whole the Paris Agreement should be understood as an instrument requiring States to exercise disciplined discretion in response to the realities of an increasingly warming planet.

Sharon Ekambaram argues that the Constitution confers rights on everyone within South Africa’s borders and as such human dignity has no nationality. Hers is a call to action agaist xenophobic vigilantism and the betrayal of ubuntu.