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Women’s Political Participation in The Gambia: Gender Quotas as Fast Track to Equality
A snapshot of women’s political participation in The Gambia shows that there is an urgent need to adopt special measures to increase women’s access to political participation.
“Re-Invigorating Ubuntu Through Water” by Ndjodi Ndeunyema
In “Re-Invigorating Ubuntu Through Water”, Ndjodi Ndeunyema argues for the existence of a court enforceable human right to water that is implied from the right to life in Article 6 of the Namibian Constitution.
The Real Colour of Water: A Review of Ndeunyema’s “Re-Invigorating Ubuntu Through Water”
Ndjodi Ndeunyema’s book “Re-Invigorating Ubuntu Through Water” is the lawyer’s version of the aphorism that “water is life”.
Zambia: An Election Against All Odds
Through an unprecedented voter turnout, the Zambian people recently united to oust an authoritarian regime — overcoming the odds in an election that is surely a bright spot for democracy on the continent.
A Republic We Should Keep
In the 25 years since the South African Constitution was signed into law, what progress have we made — and what will it take to attain the constitutional vision of a free, equal and dignified life for all?
Supreme Courts, Election Petitions and Democratic Growth
Ghana teaches us important lessons about the special role of African Supreme Courts for the survival of democracies on the continent.
Fundamental Rights in Peril: The State of Emergency in Tunisia
As Tunisia is placed under a state of emergency, the survival of a framework of fundamental rights will be critical for addressing the inequality and poverty that prompted the 2011 popular uprising and culminated in Tunisia’s new 2014 Constitution.
The Invisible Royal Hand in Crimes against Humanity in Eswatini
Eswatini has been the staging area for human rights violations since the colonial era…
Imperatives for Electoral Change in Nigeria
Leaving too much room for human intervention increases the possibility of manipulation in any sphere. This is no less true with regard to the electoral process. We need ICT solutions that foster credibility and transparency in electoral processes and outcomes.
Court in the Crossfire
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga writes about the role of an independent judiciary as the custodian of constitutional democracy in Kenya.
We are launching our new blog
We are excited to be launching our blog on Thursday, 18 November 2021 with our first post. Follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter to learn more about our vision to foster inclusive and accessible conversations across the African continent.
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