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Interrogating the evolution of a constitutionally-legitimised 'Big Man

This article critically analyses the evolution ofKenya's constitutionally-legitimised 'Big Man' political culture and its influence on youth political participation. The core thesis of the article is ... youth political participation, beyond voting, while making them susceptible to manipulation by politicians. In exploring this thesis, the article's guiding research question is: Beyond voting, how has the

An analysis of political homophobia, elitism and social exclusion in the colonial origins of anti-gay laws in Nigeria

Critical Legal Studies suggests that any serious legal advocacy must critically engage with the social and political subtext of the law in order to yield positive outcomes. This suggestion is equally ... laws constituted a philosophy of political homophobia and how this philosophy strategically favoured the political and economic interests of the colonial project across all of the British Empire. In view

Is brand activism an emotional affair? The role of moral emotions in consumer responses to brand activism

level of social responsibility of companies that position themselves as political actors. ... polarised world, companies and their brands have become political actors (Korschun et al. 2020) . As a consequence, a growing number of businesses are willing to speak out on morally charged issues, such as

The right to development in Francophone Africa: Post-colonial agreements, sovereign authority and control over natural resources

sovereignty that empowered them to design their own political, educational and development policies. Consequently, the right to development in Francophone Africa remains a mere aspiration given that ... resources has hitherto been in the hands of the French. As a result, despite the political reforms for independence, the essential goal was to preserve French post-colonial domination.7 I contend that if

Promoting civic and voter education through the use of technological systems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

A human rights perspective to this article intertwines the rights to information and political participation. It deals with the intersections between the provision of civic and voter education (CVE ... ; digital rights; electoral democracy; election management body; digital divide; political participation; technological systems     1 Introduction The holding of competitive, periodic, inclusive and

Cultural values as a source of law: Emerging trends of ubuntu jurisprudence in South Africa

. According to this value one is his or her brother's or sister's keeper. This philosophy, which developed into a way of life, was expressed before the period of Enlightenment in Europe, considered as ... 'Reconciliation as a political value' (2007) 38 Journal of Social Philosophy 211-12.         [ Links ] 29 R Oelofsen 'Afro-communitarianism and the nature of reconciliation' PhD thesis, Rhodes University, 2013 49

Traditional leadership in South Africa: From blood and might usurpation to constitutional accountability

political party or any grouping within it. Failing that, the social fabric and moral and ethical fibre of the affected communities would be ruptured.Keywords : Constitution; court; customary law; traditional ... , dictated who became a king, queen or traditional leader at any particular time.41 In many ways, the chosen person had to fit into the ideological and political mould of the ruling elite in order to enjoy

The practice on the right to freedom of political participation in Tanzania

This is a review of the impact of the drastic reforms in 1992 on Tanzania's constitutional and socio-political scene, specifically upon the right to freedom of political participation. Using a ... standards. It debates the issue as to whether in practice the one-party political system allowed free and unimpeded participation in the public decision making. It is argued that this legacy has not been done

Exploring transitional justice as a vehicle for social and political transformation in Kenya

The eventful defeat of the Kenya African National Union political party in the 2002 general elections ushered in a new era for Kenya. With the change of regime an opportunity for transitional justice ... political differences among the political elite, this path of transitional justice proved not to be as easy as contemplated. The report and recommendations by the task force were shelved and the sentiments

A human rights critique of Ghana's Anti-LGBTIQ+ Bill of 2021

, politicians have found the LGBTI community as easy prey to launch their political careers or stay in power.31 The scope and contents of the Bill defy the reasoning behind the Bill, which is considered below ... assigned to males and females at birth.36 Also, to uphold the Ghanaian family values is to recognise that the chieftaincy institution is the ultimate source of political and traditional authority in Ghanaian

From 'puzzling

deemed unfair, considering that the African Charter was drafted to take account of the unique African culture and legal philosophy and, hence, was directed towards addressing particular African needs and ... operational interest in that it refuses to take into account the philosophy of the architecture put in place. Before making suggestions on how to improve the system, one should first make sure that it exists

From 'puzzling

deemed unfair, considering that the African Charter was drafted to take account of the unique African culture and legal philosophy and, hence, was directed towards addressing particular African needs and ... operational interest in that it refuses to take into account the philosophy of the architecture put in place. Before making suggestions on how to improve the system, one should first make sure that it exists

Freedom of expression and African elections: Mitigating the insidious effect of emerging approaches to addressing the false news threat

expression during elections.Keywords : democratic elections; digital age; election integrity; false news; freedom of expression; political participation. ... expression is indispensable in a free, fair, credible and transparent election process.1 For the electorate to meaningfully exercise their right to political participation, they need to freely engage in public

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation

Overcoming challenges to the adjudication of election-related disputes at the African Commission on Human and Peoples

of the Congo had violated the complainant's right to defence, to political participation and to work following the annulment of his election as a member of the National Assembly by the country's ... (the Supreme Court of justice). The analysis of the case suggests that, despite the African Commission's ability to re-affirm the relevance of the right to political participation for the consolidation