One of the planet’s – and Africa’s – deepest prejudices is being demolished by the…
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Uganda’s Army and Violence: How COVID-19 Is Offering Hints of Change
As the world battles COVID 19, many countries, including Uganda, have deployed national armed forces…
Controls to Manage Fake News in Africa Are Affecting Freedom of Expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related…
Why Using Just One Language in South Africa’s Courts Is a Problem
Language is a crucial element of any criminal justice system. Forensic linguist David Wright has…
South Africa Needs a Post-Lockdown Strategy That Emulates South Korea
What strategy should South Africa follow to contain the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after…
What COVID-19 Reveals About Ghana’s Justice System and What Needs to Change
Next to the health and economic sectors, the legal and justice sectors of countries have…
Mauritius Heads into Coronavirus Storm with Strong Social Welfare Buffers
The global economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic will be massive, with the International Monetary…
What Lesotho’s Constitution Says About Immunity for a Sitting Prime Minister
The constitution of Lesotho has come under international scrutiny over an unusual question: does it…
Bringing Al-Bashir to Justice: the Pros and Cons of Various Options
After coming into power in a military coup in 1989, Omar al-Bashir, former president of…
Landmark Court Ruling Highlights Crisis in South Africa’s Cities and Towns
A high court in South Africa has passed a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for…
