November 19, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Oil Spill Reaches Akwa Ibon Shores
Oil spill reaches Akwa Ibon shores Read more »
November 16, 2012
Nigeria: Delta Villagers Seek Justice Abroad
Legal action against Shell failed in Nigerian courts. So now villagers from the Niger delta are bringing the fight to Shell in their home country of the Netherlands. Read more »
Africa: How to Name Your Nation
African states have taken various approaches to naming their newly-independent countries. Where do these names come from, and what significance do they hold? Read more »
Sierra Leone: Women Struggle to Be Heard in General Election
Just 6.5% of the parliamentary nominees for the elections are women. But one of them is Maada Bio's running mate and could become vice-president. Read more »
November 15, 2012
Africa: The Convention On the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
How has the CEDAW attempted to eradicate discrimination against women in the public and private spheres? Read more »
November 14, 2012
Mali: MIlitary Force Faces Difficult Desert Fight
How might military action in northern Mali unfold and what impact will it have on the local population? Read more »
Mali: Displaced People Are Hidden Victims of War
Malians who have been internally displaced by the conflict in north urgently need greater assistance. Read more »
Africa: Financialisation of Housing and the Right to Adequate Housing
Raquel Rolnik, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, emphasises the need for governments to prioritise human rights considerations over economic ones in housing… Read more »
November 13, 2012
Africa: International Humanitarian Law
How does International Humanitarian Law prevent unnecessary suffering in conflicts? Read more »
November 12, 2012
Mali: Crafting a Recovery for Mali's Artisans?
Burkina Faso's arts and crafts fair is providing a crucial lifeline for struggling Malian artisans. Read more »
Africa: The Unique Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Dinah Shelton of the Inter-American Human Rights Commission examines how the rights of indigenous peoples are protected. Read more »
Africa: Diablos Del Ritmo - the Columbian Melting Pot 1960-1985
A new compilation masterfully explores the legacy of African influences on the music of Colombia. Read more »
November 09, 2012
Kenya: Read All About It - the Rise of Second-Hand Book Sales
Local entrepreneurs in Nairobi are doing well by capitalising on cheap used books imported from the West. Read more »
Africa: Gender - Addressing the Public/Private Divide
What types of efforts have acknowledged and remedied the public/private divide? Read more »
Africa: Monitoring the Prohibition on Torture
Despite an absolute prohibition on torture, it is still in practice. How is freedom from torture being enforced internationally? Read more »
November 08, 2012
Africa: International Refugee Law
How are refugees protected by international law? Read more »
Africa: International Environmental Law
How does international law contribute to and tackle climate change? Read more »
Nigeria: Review - There Was a Country By Chinua Achebe
In his book about the Biafran war, Achebe veers towards partisan politics rather than a personal memoir or balanced retelling of the history. Read more »
November 06, 2012
Cameroon: Time for President Biya to Call It a Day?
In terms of economic development, political freedoms and social indicators, 30 years of President Biya have not been kind to Cameroonians. Read more »
Uganda: Who Could Succeed President Museveni?
With uncertainty surrounding Museveni's plans, there are a number of candidates who could take over Uganda's presidency. Read more »
Africa: The Responsibility to Protect
What is the basis for the emerging norm of R2P? Read more »
Africa: International Criminal Justice and Africa
How is international criminal justice meted out? Read more »
November 05, 2012
Africa: Understanding the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
How does the African Charter interact with or enrich the international law project? Read more »
Ghana: The Presidential Election - Asking the China Question
Chinese loans, China's relationship with the ruling party, and illegal mining have become important issues in Ghana's upcoming election. Read more »
Africa: Who Killed Hammarskjöld?
Susan Williams's investigation uncovers new evidence surrounding the unsolved mystery of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld's death. Read more »