Publications

Focus on Africa

REPORTS ON THE MATTERS IMPACTING ON THE RULE OF LAW IN THE SUB SAHARAN AFRICA from Ghana a lesson in African democracy, Mali crisis escalates, Central African Republic (CAR) ceasefire signed, DR CONGO’s M23 rebels declare ceasefire, Nigeria captures top Boko Haram figure and President Museveni challenged over term limits in Uganda

HUMAN RIGHTS, SEPARATION OF POWERS AND DEVOLUTION IN THE KENYAN CONSTITUTION, 2010

COMPARISON AND LESSONS FOR EAC-MEMBERS

This paper is essentially a study of the new governance system in Kenya and an explanation why constitutional democracy holds the key to the promotion of human rights; entrenchment of the rule of law and the realisation of good governance. The paper suggests that the concept of constitutional democracy is not the same thing as constitutional government; accordingly, to achieve constitutional democracy, a government must be both constitutional and democratic.

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The leader of the United Democratic Forces (UDF), Victoire Ingabire, the main opponent of President Kagame was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment on October 30, 2012 for charges of conspiracy against the authorities.

KAS African Law Study Library / KAS Librairie Africaine D'Etudes Juridiques, Volume 12

This is the 12th volume in the series and it comprises of 5 articles from the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the University of Gaston Berger St. Louis (UGB), Senegal. It addresses inter alia, the role of the judiciary in the promotion and protection of the rule of law in Senegal, the state of the rule of law in Senegal, protection of foreign investments in Senegal and separation of powers in Senegal.

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Former Chadian President Habre Hissène to face trial in Senegal

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Côte d’Ivoire: the ICC has jurisdiction to try the former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo

The International Criminal Court decided on Wednesday 15th August that it had jurisdiction to try Côte d’Ivoire’s former President Laurent Gbagbo for war crimes and crimes against humanity.It stated that “For this chamber, the court has jurisdiction over the alleged crimes ... including those committed since 28 November 2010 on the basis of the declaration of April 18, 2003".

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President Mugabe’s party to reject part of the draft Constitution

President Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party rejects part of the new draft constitution produced by a parliamentary committee.The party has met thrice in the last two weeks to review the draft that took nearly three years to complete because of squabbles within the inclusive government under Mugabe since 2009.

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A new constitution for Zimbabwe in sight

The main political parties in Zimbabwe have finished writing the draft constitution, an important step towards the next general election.The finance Minister Tendai Biti told parliament last Wednesday that after years of intense process the draft constitution was now available. He underscored that that this was an essential document which is based on a process of solid modern jurisprudence.

KAS African Law Study Library / KAS Librairie Africaine D’Etudes Juridiques, Volume 11

This is the 11th volume in the series and it comprises of seven articles from the Faculty of Law of the University of Kinshasa, DRC. It addresses inter alia, the case of armed activities on the territory of DRC by Uganda, UN Mission in DRC, the relationship between DRC and the Bretton Woods Institutions as well as China, OHADA Laws and economic situation in the DRC.

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Threat of war breaking out in the DRC

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has threatened to release General Laurent Nkunda. This release is of concern to the region’s leaders since it implies the risk of an explosion of unrest in the DRC that could spillover across the region.