KAS African Law Study Library

Throughout its rich political and democratic history, Senegal has always stood out for its resilience in the face of adversity. But behind this remarkable ability to bounce back lie many challenges, including the need to include young people in...

This paper examines entrepreneurship as a legal and economic model for enhancing the participation of young people in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic life. Faced with a rapidly growing youth population and limited absorption capacity in both the...

Africa has always been coveted by many, ever since colonization, due to its geographical position, the wealth of its subsoil, and the importance of its demographic power. The first waves of decolonization in the 1960s did not change the situation....

This article examines the role of young people in promoting good governance and social accountability in Francophone Africa, focusing on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It explores how youth engagement can effectively contribute to public...

In Africa, young people are regarded as the vanguard of the nation, indeed, its most reliable guarantee for the future. This perception should logically imply their inclusion in state governance. However, for the majority of youth, meaningful...

Senegal, where more than 60 % of the population is under 25 years old, faces a double challenge: transforming this youth into an engine of economic growth while avoiding the social risks linked to massive unemployment. Despite a relatively rich...

This research addresses the legal effectiveness of young people’s political rights in the Malian context. Indeed, Mali like any democratic society, has provided legal rules which offer young people the opportunity to actively participate in the...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, young people face a real obstacle that prevents them from entering the world of work. Professional experience is a real barrier for young people looking for their first job, a situation that amounts to systematic...

The article explores the critical role of public procurement as a mechanism for promoting economic inclusion among the youth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). With over 60 % of the UEMOA's population under 25, the region...

This paper examines the legal framework governing the civic participation of young girls in Niger. It argues that, despite significant legal progress, the effective involvement of girls in public life remains hindered by structural, institutional,...

Access to justice is widely recognised as a key factor in inclusive development, particularly for marginalised populations such as young people. The objective of this paper is to empirically examine the effect of the legal and institutional...

Like in many African countries, Burkina Faso has a predominantly youthful population. Yet, despite their demographic significance and active involvement in the October 2014 uprising, young people continue to face substantial structural and...

African youth, and particularly in Togo, represent a demographic majority and a strategic potential for democracy, but their political participation remains marginal. Despite the existence of a legal framework, its application is limited by the...

Faced with persistent youth unemployment in Togo, entrepreneurship emerges as a sustainable solution. However, young entrepreneurs often struggle with a tax system that is poorly adapted to their realities. This paper analyzes current tax mechanisms...

In Niger, youth participation in political life is generally addressed at the national level. There are few specific studies on their involvement in local governance, despite their significant demographic weight. This contribution therefore aims to...

In the context of Benin’s gradual democratic transition, social media platforms have significantly reshaped how young people engage politically. Representing over 60 % of the national population, youth have found in these digital spaces a...

Corruption remains a significant obstacle to investment in Uganda, despite the government's efforts to combat it. This study assesses the role of anti-corruption legal systems in fostering investment in Uganda, highlighting the definitions, types,...

The African extractives sector, encompassing mining, oil and gas extraction, presents a unique set of health and safety legal concerns. These concerns affect various sectors of society, including communities near the extractives industry....

Since their independences, in most of sub-Saharan African countries the administration of justice has suffered from a wickedness that is eating away at it and compromising the judicial security necessary for economic development: corruption....

The need for discussions around the sustainability of natural resources in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Nigeria is blessed with a number of minerals. Despite these, the country has operated a monolithic economy and has neglected activities in...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria represents a pivotal component of the nation's economic landscape, positioning it as the third host economy for FDI in Africa, trailing behind Egypt and Ethiopia. Despite encountering significant setbacks,...

This abstract highlights the key challenges faced by African countries in attracting and leveraging private capital for climate projects, including legal uncertainties, lack of efficient regulatory environment, and limited financial incentives....