KAS African Law Study Library

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....