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President John Dramani Mahama addressed the Official Opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and the 20th Anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha, Tanzania, on March 2. He emphasized the importance of African nations supporting one another and safeguarding the aspirations of future generations. Mahama highlighted progress in strengthening justice […]
Makerere University hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling on February 12-13. The symposium, themed “Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base,” brought together policymakers, researchers, and development partners. Vice Chancellor’s Address Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the need for African policymakers, researchers, and […]
Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, a prominent Kenyan legal scholar and former Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, addressed the 2026 African Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, Ghana, criticizing the African political class. He argued that the continent’s unrealized potential stems from a leadership culture prioritizing speeches over tangible action. Governance and Implementation Lumumba delivered his […]
In February 2026, Human Rights Watch released a report assessing initial steps taken by the Syrian government to advance justice and accountability for crimes committed under the former regime. The organization emphasized the need for comprehensive accountability covering abuses by all parties involved in the conflict. New State Bodies Established Syrian authorities have established new […]
Northern Kenya has faced renewed discussion regarding its development challenges, with some commentary attributing these issues primarily to leadership failure. However, this perspective overlooks a complex history of marginalization and systemic issues. Historical Context of Marginalization The marginalization of Northern Kenya was not accidental but a consequence of deliberate policy decisions. Sessional Paper No. 10 […]
As Benin prepares for legislative, municipal, and presidential elections in 2026, a coalition of 14 civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, is urging candidates to prioritize human rights. The groups have released a manifesto outlining key human rights priorities for the incoming government. The shrinking civic space in Benin, marked by attacks on independent media […]
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