In this post, Dr. Omotunde Enigbokan explains the importance of creating a detailed legal commentary on the Kampala Convention to help African states and institutions better understand, interpret, and implement its provisions for protecting and assisting internally displaced persons, as well as improving accountability, monitoring, and practical application across the continent.

in this post, Victor Obinna Chukwuma examines the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” by President Trump, particularly how this label may shape the experiences of Nigerian asylum seekers and refugees. While much of the public debate has centered on diplomatic and political implications, the article shifts the focus to the vulnerable individuals whose safety and legal standing may hinge on how this designation is interpreted and applied across international protection systems.

In this post, Dhumbura uses Ian Hoggins’ sexual offense case as a starting point to argue that, in South Africa, despite strong laws such as the Sexual Offenses Act, failures in the National Register for Sex Offenders continue to leave children vulnerable, exposing serious institutional weaknesses that demand urgent reform.

In this post, Johannes Socher and Prof. Charles M. Fombad, co-editors of the book Constitutionalisation of Political Parties and the State of Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, share the key findings and recommendations from the publication, offering insights on how to strengthen constitutional and legal frameworks governing political parties in the region.