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Judicial Independence

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Chikondi Chijozi
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Xenophobia and the Africa we want

The Nation (19 June 2026) Recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa have once again forced Africa to confront a painful question about who we are and how we treat one…
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African leaders trade African Family values for American family values – Here we go again!

Modern Ghana (22 June 2026) Washington Blade (23 June 2026) Mamba Online (24 June 2026) At the moment, some religious and political leaders in Africa are pushing for a charter…
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Mining requires accountability

The Nation 12 June 2026 As global demand for minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and other clean energy technologies continues to grow, Malawi is increasingly attracting attention from…
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Kufanya kuishi kuwa kosa la jinai: Gharama ya Kibinadamu ya operesheni ya Kinondoni dhidi ya uombaji

Jamii Forums (4 June 2026) Andiko La Jebra Kambole Amri ya hivi karibuni ya Halmashauri ya Manispaa ya Kinondoni iliyotolewa tarehe 28/05/2026 na Meya wa Kinondoni Mh. Songoro Hamis Mnyonge…

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Botswana

Botswana: Appointment of High Court judges and procedures of the Judicial Service Commission

In 2015, the Law Society of Botswana brought an application in the Gaborone High Court challenging the process of appointment of judges to the High Court in Botswana. The case…

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Judicial Interference: A Test of Principles, Integrity and Power

The Botswana Gazette 1 May 2024 By: Bradley Fortuin NB: While inspired by real emerging issues, the characters and events are fictional and are narrated to explore the theme of…
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Thulani Maseko: Justice and accountability remains elusive in Eswatini

In the calm shadows of impunity, the deafening silence surrounding the assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko hangs heavy. Justice, once Maseko’s weapon of choice, now lies silenced with…
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Trampling on the rule of law in Lesotho

Daily Maverick By Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh Lesotho has faced repeated political and security crises over many years. Politics in the impoverished mountain kingdom has been marked by coups and assassinations and…
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Swazi lawyers march over judge’s sacking

The Mail&Guardian Anti-government protest is gathering pace in Swaziland, with lawyers now taking to the street alongside labour unions, teachers, taxi drivers and banned political parties. The kingdom’s lawyers marched…

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Angola

CompĂŞndio de jurisprudĂŞncia sobre direitos humanos

Entre 2014 e 2024, os juĂ­zes e a comunidade jurĂ­dica que participaram no FĂłrum Regional Africano de JuĂ­zes (ARJF) discutiram vários casos que fizeram avançar os direitos humanos e a…
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Recueil de jurisprudence sur les droits de l’homme

Entre 2014 et 2024, les juges et la communautĂ© juridique participant au Forum rĂ©gional annuel des juges africains (FRAJ) ont discutĂ© de diverses affaires qui ont fait progresser les droits…
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African Regional Judges Forum human rights case law compendium

Between 2014 and 2024, the judges and legal community attending the annual African Regional Judges’ Forum (ARJF) have discussed various cases that have advanced human rights and equity across the…
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Revitilising the campaign against sedition and insult offences in Africa

Sedition laws are a serious threat to freedom of expression and democracy in Africa. These laws are often used to silence dissent and criminalize legitimate criticism of the government. In…