Following a round of elections, the elected president can rule until the end of their term, which is usually four …
Law & Governance
How can youth voter registration be encouraged?
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the youth population (defined as those between 18-24) represents a larger than average proportion of the population. …
Presidential polls: what is a two-round system?
As of November 2018, six presidential elections have taken place in Africa. Of these, only one (Cameroon) elected its president …
Sahle-Work Zewde – Ethiopia’s first female president
In late October 2018, Sahle-Work Zewde was elected as the first female president in Ethiopia. After previous president Mulatu Teshome …
Combining Islamic, customary and formal law in Somaliland
Traditional Somali society centres on timeless, unchangeable and universal
human rights rather than on ever-changing government laws. – Michael van …
Region or nation? The future of Somaliland
Depending on who you ask, three and a half million people in the Horn of Africa inhabit either a state …
Hope for the future: The Eritrea-Ethiopia peace agreement
The recent peace deal in the horn of Africa has sparked hope regionally and internationally. Eritrea and Ethiopia were at …
Life after prison in South Africa
Life after prison is often very difficult. In prison, it is common to feel a loss of freedom and routine …
WHAT IS SOCIAL HELP AND WHO CAN IT HELP?
A social welfare system is a system that provides assistance to individuals and families that are facing economic hardship. The …
Why does the law exist?
The law exists to protect us and ensure our rights. If you do not follow the law, it is possible …