African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover)
type: channel
description: African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover) is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
language: en
publication name: African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover)
items: Security Without the State
items: Early Warning Systems and Conflict Prevention
items: Extrajudicial Executions and Impunity
items: Gang Violence and Urban Insecurity in East African Cities
items: Blue Economy Security
items: Migrant Integration in Urban East African Contexts
items: National Human Rights Institutions in Fragile States
items: Military Defection and Loyalty Shifts
items: Labour Migration and Remittances
items: Youth Transitional Justice Programming
items: The Political Economy of Small Arms Proliferation in the Greater Horn of Africa
items: The Convention Against Torture
items: Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts
items: Whistle-Blower Protection and Human Rights Defenders in East Africa
items: INTERPOL and Regional Law Enforcement Cooperation in East Africa
items: The Responsibility of States to Protect Nationals Abroad
items: Accountability for Humanitarian Failures
items: Labour Law Dynamics in the Informal Economy
items: Indigenous Knowledge Systems as Foundational Frameworks in Ethiopian Legal Practice
items: Land Law Reforms and Security of Tenure in Rwanda
items: Challenges and Opportunities in Legal Frameworks for Post-Conflict Reconciliation in African States
items: Gender Dynamics in Sub-Saharan African Legal Systems
items: War Crimes in Africa
items: Cyberlaw and Data Protection in Southern Africa

Security Without the State
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description: This article examines Security Without the State: Community Self-Protection in Areas of Limited Statehood with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a action research study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: State Community Self-Protection
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subject: Security Without
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subject: State Community
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subject: Community Self-Protection
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subject: Limited Statehood
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subject: Security
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-12-15
publication date: 2025-12-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19554860

Early Warning Systems and Conflict Prevention
type: item
description: This article examines Early Warning Systems and Conflict Prevention: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification: Human Rights and Governance Considerations with a focused emphasis on Eritrea within the field of Law. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Early Warning Systems
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subject: Integrated Food Security
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subject: Food Security Phase
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subject: Security Phase Classification
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subject: Phase Classification Human
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subject: Classification Human Rights
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-02-06
publication date: 2025-02-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19553959

Extrajudicial Executions and Impunity
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description: This article examines Extrajudicial Executions and Impunity: Accountability Mechanisms and Their Effectiveness: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Algeria within the field of Law. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Impunity Accountability Mechanisms
  topic: keywords
subject: Feminist Political Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Political Economy Approach
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subject: Extrajudicial Executions
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subject: Impunity Accountability
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subject: Accountability Mechanisms
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-06-15
publication date: 2024-06-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19551805

Gang Violence and Urban Insecurity in East African Cities
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description: This article examines Gang Violence and Urban Insecurity in East African Cities: Nairobi, Kampala, and Juba: An Empirical Investigation with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: East African Cities
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subject: African Cities Nairobi
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subject: Cities Nairobi Kampala
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subject: Gang Violence
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subject: Urban Insecurity
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subject: East African
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-05-17
publication date: 2025-05-17
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19550234

Blue Economy Security
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description: This article examines Blue Economy Security: Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean and East African Waters: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Law. It is structured as a book review that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Blue Economy Security
  topic: keywords
subject: Economy Security Maritime
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subject: Security Maritime Security
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subject: East African Waters
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subject: Blue Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Economy Security
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-10-05
publication date: 2025-10-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549990

Migrant Integration in Urban East African Contexts
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description: This article examines Migrant Integration in Urban East African Contexts: Nairobi, Kampala, and Addis Ababa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a conference paper that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Urban East African
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subject: East African Contexts
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subject: African Contexts Nairobi
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subject: Contexts Nairobi Kampala
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subject: Feminist Political Economy
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subject: Political Economy Approach
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-02-14
publication date: 2022-02-14
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549931

National Human Rights Institutions in Fragile States
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description: This article examines National Human Rights Institutions in Fragile States: Mandates, Budgets, and Political Constraints: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of Law. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: National Human Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Rights Institutions
  topic: keywords
subject: Fragile States Mandates
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subject: States Mandates Budgets
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subject: Political Constraints Gender
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subject: Constraints Gender Power
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-08-11
publication date: 2023-08-11
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549448

Military Defection and Loyalty Shifts
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description: This article examines Military Defection and Loyalty Shifts: Explaining Officer Allegiance Changes in South Sudan: Accountability, Transparency, and Reform with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Law. It is structured as a commentary that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Loyalty Shifts Explaining
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subject: Shifts Explaining Officer
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subject: Explaining Officer Allegiance
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subject: Officer Allegiance Changes
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subject: South Sudan Accountability
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subject: Sudan Accountability Transparency
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-07-23
publication date: 2025-07-23
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546465

Labour Migration and Remittances
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description: This article examines Labour Migration and Remittances: South Sudan's Diaspora and Economic Contributions: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Law. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Remittances South Sudan
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subject: South Sudan s
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subject: Sudan s Diaspora
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subject: Economic Contributions International
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subject: Contributions International Norms
  topic: keywords
subject: International Norms Local
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-12-22
publication date: 2021-12-22
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545781

Youth Transitional Justice Programming
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description: This article examines Youth Transitional Justice Programming: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on Guinea within the field of Law. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Youth Transitional Justice
  topic: keywords
subject: Transitional Justice Programming
  topic: keywords
subject: Justice Programming Intergenerational
  topic: keywords
subject: Programming Intergenerational Trauma
  topic: keywords
subject: Youth Transitional
  topic: keywords
subject: Transitional Justice
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-04-10
publication date: 2022-04-10
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545775

The Political Economy of Small Arms Proliferation in the Greater Horn of Africa
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description: This article examines The Political Economy of Small Arms Proliferation in the Greater Horn of Africa with a focused emphasis on Tunisia within the field of Law. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Small Arms Proliferation
  topic: keywords
subject: Political Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Small Arms
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subject: Arms Proliferation
  topic: keywords
subject: Greater Horn
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subject: Political
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-04-28
publication date: 2026-04-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545708

The Convention Against Torture
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description: This article examines The Convention Against Torture: Implementation Challenges and Accountability Gaps in Africa: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of Law. It is structured as a action research study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Convention Against Torture
  topic: keywords
subject: Against Torture Implementation
  topic: keywords
subject: Torture Implementation Challenges
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subject: Feminist Political Economy
  topic: keywords
subject: Political Economy Approach
  topic: keywords
subject: Convention Against
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-08-13
publication date: 2021-08-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545494

Youth Transitional Justice Programming
type: item
description: This article examines Youth Transitional Justice Programming: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of Law. It is structured as a policy brief that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Youth Transitional Justice
  topic: keywords
subject: Transitional Justice Programming
  topic: keywords
subject: Justice Programming Intergenerational
  topic: keywords
subject: Programming Intergenerational Trauma
  topic: keywords
subject: Healing International Norms
  topic: keywords
subject: International Norms Local
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545254

Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts
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description: This article examines Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Law. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Foreign Terrorist Fighter
  topic: keywords
subject: Terrorist Fighter Flows
  topic: keywords
subject: African Conflicts Youth
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subject: Conflicts Youth Perspectives
  topic: keywords
subject: Foreign Terrorist
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subject: Terrorist Fighter
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-11-21
publication date: 2022-11-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544553

Whistle-Blower Protection and Human Rights Defenders in East Africa
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description: This article examines Whistle-Blower Protection and Human Rights Defenders in East Africa: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of Law. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Human Rights Defenders
  topic: keywords
subject: East Africa Theoretical
  topic: keywords
subject: Africa Theoretical Framework
  topic: keywords
subject: Whistle-Blower Protection
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Rights Defenders
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-10-28
publication date: 2025-10-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544549

INTERPOL and Regional Law Enforcement Cooperation in East Africa
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description: This article examines INTERPOL and Regional Law Enforcement Cooperation in East Africa: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Regional Law Enforcement
  topic: keywords
subject: Law Enforcement Cooperation
  topic: keywords
subject: East Africa Perspectives
  topic: keywords
subject: Regional Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Law Enforcement
  topic: keywords
subject: Enforcement Cooperation
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-10-04
publication date: 2022-10-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544512

Early Warning Systems and Conflict Prevention
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description: This article examines Early Warning Systems and Conflict Prevention: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification: Human Rights and Governance Considerations with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Law. It is structured as a ethnographic study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Early Warning Systems
  topic: keywords
subject: Integrated Food Security
  topic: keywords
subject: Food Security Phase
  topic: keywords
subject: Security Phase Classification
  topic: keywords
subject: Phase Classification Human
  topic: keywords
subject: Classification Human Rights
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-12-10
publication date: 2022-12-10
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19541780

Gang Violence and Urban Insecurity in East African Cities
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description: This article examines Gang Violence and Urban Insecurity in East African Cities: Nairobi, Kampala, and Juba: An Empirical Investigation with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: East African Cities
  topic: keywords
subject: African Cities Nairobi
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subject: Cities Nairobi Kampala
  topic: keywords
subject: Gang Violence
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subject: Urban Insecurity
  topic: keywords
subject: East African
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-06-05
publication date: 2025-06-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19540126

National Human Rights Institutions in Fragile States
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description: This article examines National Human Rights Institutions in Fragile States: Mandates, Budgets, and Political Constraints: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on Gambia within the field of Law. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: National Human Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Human Rights Institutions
  topic: keywords
subject: Fragile States Mandates
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subject: States Mandates Budgets
  topic: keywords
subject: Political Constraints Gender
  topic: keywords
subject: Constraints Gender Power
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-01-06
publication date: 2024-01-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19539843

The Responsibility of States to Protect Nationals Abroad
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description: This article examines The Responsibility of States to Protect Nationals Abroad: Consular Protection and Evacuation: Challenges and Opportunities in the 2020s with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Law. It is structured as a conference paper that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Protect Nationals Abroad
  topic: keywords
subject: Nationals Abroad Consular
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subject: Abroad Consular Protection
  topic: keywords
subject: Protect Nationals
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subject: Nationals Abroad
  topic: keywords
subject: Abroad Consular
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-12-12
publication date: 2021-12-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19538476

Accountability for Humanitarian Failures
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description: This article examines Accountability for Humanitarian Failures: When Systems Fail Vulnerable Populations: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Law. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Humanitarian Failures When
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subject: Failures When Systems
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subject: When Systems Fail
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subject: Systems Fail Vulnerable
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subject: Fail Vulnerable Populations
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subject: Vulnerable Populations Multi-Level
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-12-13
publication date: 2022-12-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19536519

Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts
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description: This article examines Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Foreign Terrorist Fighter
  topic: keywords
subject: Terrorist Fighter Flows
  topic: keywords
subject: African Conflicts Youth
  topic: keywords
subject: Conflicts Youth Perspectives
  topic: keywords
subject: Foreign Terrorist
  topic: keywords
subject: Terrorist Fighter
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-10-19
publication date: 2024-10-19
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19518602

INTERPOL and Regional Law Enforcement Cooperation in East Africa
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description: This article examines INTERPOL and Regional Law Enforcement Cooperation in East Africa: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on Benin within the field of Law. It is structured as a perspective piece that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Regional Law Enforcement
  topic: keywords
subject: Law Enforcement Cooperation
  topic: keywords
subject: East Africa Perspectives
  topic: keywords
subject: Regional Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Law Enforcement
  topic: keywords
subject: Enforcement Cooperation
  topic: keywords
creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-10-27
publication date: 2021-10-27
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19518589

Labour Law Dynamics in the Informal Economy
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description: The informal economy in Zambia encompasses a significant portion of the labour force but is often overlooked in formal labour legislation. A qualitative approach grounded in existing literature on labour law and social justice theories, with an emphasis on empirical case studies from Zambia's informal economy. The theoretical framework identifies key themes such as vulnerability to exploitation and discrimination, which require targeted legislative interventions to ensure fair treatment of all workers. Policy makers are encouraged to develop tailored labour laws that address the specific challenges faced by informal sector workers in Zambia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Zambian
  topic: keywords
subject: Informal
  topic: keywords
subject: Labour
  topic: keywords
subject: Sociology
  topic: keywords
subject: Anthropology
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal
  topic: keywords
subject: Empirical
  topic: keywords
creator: Chinyika Kalamba
creator: Khoma Mwale
creator: Kathleen Roberts
creator: Margaret Hilton
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-12-11
publication date: 2012-12-11
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18976194

Indigenous Knowledge Systems as Foundational Frameworks in Ethiopian Legal Practice
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description: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in Ethiopia are deeply embedded within cultural practices, particularly among pastoral communities such as the Oromo and Somali peoples. These systems encompass a rich tapestry of beliefs, customs, and traditional remedies that have been passed down through generations. The study employs a qualitative approach, drawing upon existing literature and case studies from Ethiopia's diverse cultural contexts. It seeks to understand how local communities perceive and utilise IKS within their legal systems. The integration of IKS into Ethiopian law not only respects cultural diversity but also enhances legal efficacy and social cohesion among communities. Further research is needed to explore the scalability and effectiveness of such practices. Policy makers should consider incorporating traditional healing as a complementary practice in their legal reforms, alongside formal judicial procedures. Community leaders are encouraged to facilitate dialogue between IKS practitioners and legal authorities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ethiopia
  topic: keywords
subject: Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultural Relativism
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Pluralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Anthropology of Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Critical Race Theory
  topic: keywords
subject: Jurisprudence of Culture
  topic: keywords
creator: Amineke Gebreab
creator: Muluqe Tefera
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-02-22
publication date: 2012-02-22
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18976181

Land Law Reforms and Security of Tenure in Rwanda
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description: Rwanda has implemented significant land law reforms aimed at improving security of tenure for its residents, particularly women and vulnerable groups. The study employed a structured questionnaire survey among a diverse sample of Rwandan farmers and landholders across various regions to gather data on land rights and tenure security post-reform. A notable finding is that the majority (75%) of respondents reported enhanced legal protection for their land holdings, though challenges persist in practical application. The survey highlights both successes and areas needing improvement in ensuring equitable land tenure security across Rwanda. Recommendations include strengthening enforcement mechanisms and enhancing community education on new legal provisions to ensure broader compliance and benefits reach all stakeholders.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Rwanda
  topic: keywords
subject: Land Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Security of Tenure
  topic: keywords
subject: Property Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Framework
  topic: keywords
subject: Socio-Legal Studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Quantitative Analysis
  topic: keywords
creator: Kamugizi Mercy
creator: Anna Robinson
creator: Hutareza Irene
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-07-26
publication date: 2011-07-26
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18939445

Challenges and Opportunities in Legal Frameworks for Post-Conflict Reconciliation in African States
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description: Recent conflicts in post-conflict African states have highlighted the need for robust legal frameworks to facilitate reconciliation and sustainable peace. A qualitative analysis of legal documents and interviews with stakeholders was conducted to assess current frameworks' effectiveness and identify gaps. Findings show that the Egyptian legal system struggles with enforcing reconciliation protocols across different regions, particularly in rural areas where compliance rates are as low as 30%. Current legal systems often fail to adequately address regional disparities and community-specific needs, necessitating tailored interventions for effective conflict resolution. Recommendations include the development of localized reconciliation protocols and enhanced enforcement mechanisms to improve overall compliance rates.
subject: Articles
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subject: African
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subject: reconciliation
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subject: jurisprudence
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subject: customary
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subject: transitional
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subject: mediation
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subject: sovereignty
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creator: Amina Abdelsalam
creator: Huda El-Sayed
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-04-03
publication date: 2011-04-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18939405

Gender Dynamics in Sub-Saharan African Legal Systems
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description: Sub-Saharan Africa, including Eritrea, faces complex gender dynamics within its legal systems, reflecting broader societal norms and values. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to analyse legal texts, court decisions, and secondary sources, focusing on gender dimensions as they manifest within Eritrea's legal frameworks. This framework aims to inform legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners about gender-specific challenges within Eritrea's legal system, fostering a more inclusive and equitable approach. Policy recommendations include advocating for gender-sensitive training programmes for judicial staff and promoting legislative reforms that address gender disparities in the justice sector.
subject: Articles
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subject: Sub-Saharan
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subject: African
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subject: Law
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subject: Gender
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subject: Dynamics
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subject: Intersectionality
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subject: Approach
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creator: Mina Gebrehiwet
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-08-03
publication date: 2010-08-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18916465

War Crimes in Africa
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description: International Criminal Law (ICL) has been applied in Africa to address war crimes committed during conflicts. In-depth interviews with legal practitioners and civil society organizations focused on recent cases of war crimes in Nigeria. ICL can be more effective with tailored approaches that respect local customs and involve broader community engagement. Integrate traditional justice systems into ICL processes to enhance accountability while preserving cultural integrity. Increase public awareness campaigns about legal rights and protections.
subject: Articles
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subject: Nigeria
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subject: International Criminal Law
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subject: Accountability
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subject: War Crimes
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subject: Transitional Justice
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subject: Legal Pluralism
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subject: Human Rights Norms
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creator: Aisha Musa
creator: Dr Maria Henderson
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-10-27
publication date: 2010-10-27
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18916440

Cyberlaw and Data Protection in Southern Africa
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description: Cyberlaw and data protection are critical areas of law in Southern Africa, particularly relevant to emerging technologies such as digital platforms and online transactions. The study employed a structured questionnaire survey among a sample of legal practitioners, technology companies, and government officials to gather insights into current laws and proposed reforms. A notable finding was that while the Republic of Congo has established general data protection principles, there is significant room for improvement in specific areas such as enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance. The survey results highlight the need for more comprehensive legal frameworks to protect individuals' privacy rights and ensure accountability in digital transactions. It is recommended that the Congolese government collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement robust cyberlaw and data protection policies, including strengthening enforcement mechanisms and penalties.
subject: Articles
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subject: Congo
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subject: Cyberlaw
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subject: Data Protection
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subject: Access Control
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subject: Jurisprudence
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subject: Legal Framework
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subject: Privacy Rights
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creator: Rachael Rose-Walters
creator: Huguette Nze
creator: Gaston Mbenza
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-05-28
publication date: 2009-05-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18899851