In May 2023, the government of Lesotho tabled the Omnibus Bill (10th and 11th Amendment to the Constitution) in parliament. The bill contained 90 amendments to the Constitution.
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APDD Dispatches
An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo
by Next Generation Social Sciences
Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo is a migration scholar, practitioner, and consultant with extensive experience in research and project management at the intersection of migration and mobility governance, xenophobia and social cohesion, youth, and policy development across Africa and Asia. She is also a part-time content creator, producer, and interviewer, committed to amplifying African voices in […]
Government and Politics
A Capital of Bloodshed: Abuja as a New Face of Confrontation Between the Nigerian Security Forces and the Shia
by Sani Yakubu Adam
Introduction Islam worldwide is broadly divided into two categories: the majority, Sunni Muslims, and the minority, Shia Muslims. The Islamic Movement (Harkar Musulunci), or Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), is the most significant Shia movement in Nigeria, with an estimated ten to fifteen million followers.1 There are other Shia organisations, such as Rasul A’azam Foundation […]
Government and Politics
Carbon Markets and the Politics of Exclusion: Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Kariba and Cicada Projects
Ghana
Beyond the State: Traditional Authority in the Mediation of Protracted Conflict in Ghana
by Alhassan Tahiru
At the heart of the protracted conflict in Ghana’s Upper East Region lies decades of complex chieftaincy disputes tracing back to colonial times.1 The Bawku conflict, as it is popularly referred to, involves the Mamprusi and Kusasi communities. It is driven by deeply rooted ethnic tensions and historical grievances, with each group laying claim to […]
Government and Politics
President Ruto’s decision to scrap National ID vetting for Kenyan Somalis – A right to citizenship or political expediency?
by Dr. Nicodemus Minde and Dr. Halkano Abdi Wario
On February 5, 2025, President Ruto signed a Presidential Decree in Wajir, a county in northeastern Kenya, effectively abolishing a decades-old security vetting process that has disproportionately impacted Kenyan Somalis and other border communities seeking national identity cards.1 The President noted that: “We want the people of northern Kenya to feel equal to the rest […]
Book Reviews
Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A C…
Book Reviews
Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary
by Dr. Chenai Matshaka
Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary, edited by Prof. Annika Rudman, Dr. Celestine Nyamu Musembi, and Prof. Trésor Muhindo Makunya, Pretoria, Pretoria University Law Press (9781920538985), 2023, 574 pp. The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ […]
Uncategorized
Digital Pathways to Peace? Women’s Voices and the Risks of Online Engagement in Northwestern Nigeria
by Hauwa Mohammed Sani
Introduction Cultural norms, structural exclusion, and insecurity often constrain women’s participation in peacebuilding processes in Northwestern Nigeria. However, digital communication technologies, particularly mobile phones and social media platforms, have opened new avenues for women to voice their concerns, mobilize communities, and advocate for peace. This article critically examines how women leverage these technologies, drawing on […]
Government and Politics
Sit-at-Home Protest in Southeast Nigeria: Exploring the Socio-Economic and Security Impact