In the run-up of activities leading up to the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),…
Democracy, Development and Governance
Aborted Democratic Peacebuilding in Sudan: A Tale of Western Apathy, Regional Encroachments, and Domestic Disillusionment
The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa…
Is US-Africa Relations at the Crossroads: What does it mean for Africa?
The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa…
Transitional Justice, Conflict Prevention, and Violence in Post-War Sierra Leone: Gaps and Opportunities
Introduction The year 2024 marks two decades since the publication of the final report of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
The Notion of the “Veil of Ignorance” in Uganda’s 1995 Constitutional Reforms
Introduction Since John Rawls’ publication of “A Theory of Justice,” the notion of the “veil of ignorance” remains relevant to…
Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges
The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.
Anticipating the new awful: Covid-19 and South Africa’s fragile peace
The coronavirus and lockdown measures have had a crippling effect on the South African economy and her people. The pandemic…
Togolese Elections: Between Alternation and Continuity
Despite the build up to the elections within the framework of constitutional reforms, no one can guarantee that term limits…
Hon. Zulekha: Leading the Campaign for the Rights of Breast-feeding Working Mothers in Kenya
Hon. Zulekha Hassan is a symbol of leadership, resilience, and determination. This second term member of the Kenya National Assembly…
Points of Tension between African States and the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been accused of unfairly targeting African states. The ICC began operating in 2002 and…