African Network of Constitutional Lawyers

11/05/2026

Beyond Diplomacy: Why the Nairobi Summit Must Signal the End of Françafrique, 11 May 2026

By Dr. Chofor Che Christian Aime The gathering of leaders in Nairobi for the France-Africa Summit marks a pivotal, if overdue, moment in the geopolitical landscape. For the first time, this summit is held on African soil in a non-Francophone nation—Kenya. While the conclave in Nairobi suggests a "rethinking" of relations between France and Africa, especially Anglophone Africa, we at the Central African Centre for Libertarian Thought and Action (CACLiTA) argue that a mere change in geography is insufficient....

By Dr. Chofor Che Christian Aime The gathering of leaders in Nairobi for the France-Africa Summit marks a pivotal, if overdue, moment in the geopolitical landscape. For the first time, this summit …

07/05/2026

The African Democratic Alliance For Freedom And Progress (ADAFP) Commits to Advancing Democratic Governance and Launches Strategic Initiatives, 7 May 2026

The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) today concluded a high-level strategic engagement in South Africa, bringing together members of its leadership and key partners to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and advance coordinated democratic action across the continent. The meeting focused on developing practical strategies to support accountable governance, electoral integrity, institutional strengthening, and inclusive political participation in Africa....

The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) today concluded a high-level strategic engagement in South Africa, bringing together members of its leadership and key partners to s…

04/05/2026

Appointment of Dr. Christian Aime Chofor Che as Media Officer of the African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP).

The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) announced the appointment of Dr. Christian Aime Chofor Che as Media Officer, effective April 22, 2026. This appointment aims to strengthen the organization's communication, visibility, and mission across Africa. [1, 2] Key Details: Appointee: Christian Aime Chofor Che (Dr.) Role: Media Officer, ADAFP Effective Date: April 22, 2026…...

The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) announced the appointment of Dr. Christian Aime Chofor Che as Media Officer, effective April 22, 2026. This appointment aims to stre…

01/05/2026

News of a November municipal election date came in the wake of a recent Ipsos survey which found that nearly half of South Africans feel politically homeless.

17/06/2025

[New blog]

In this new blog “Silencing the Guns: Do Africa’s Youth Prefer the Bullet to the Ballot?” Laura-Stella Enonchong and Simbarashe Tembo examine the crisis of democratic legitimacy, the rise of youth support for coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Gabon and beyond.

Read full blog here: https://ancl-radc.org.za/blog/silencing-the-guns-in-africa-how-africas-youth-should-be-supported-to-contribute-to-democratic-governance

11/06/2025

[Winter School Deadline Extended to 20 June 2025]

The 2025 theme: Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa. Explore the resurgence of UCGs, their impact on constitutional order, and strategies for reform through critical engagement, rigorous research and dialogue.

🔍 Sub-themes include:
▪️ Military coups & authoritarianism
▪️ The role of constitutions & civil society
▪️ Case studies of UCGs
▪️ Reparations, prevention & reform

Submit your application by 20 June 2025
📨 Email: [email protected] | CC: [email protected]

03/06/2025

[Call for Papers]

The conference organisers invite all interested parties to submit proposals for individual or joint papers that rethinking self-determination, sovereign equality, and sustainable development in a fractured global order.

This two-day workshop will take place from 18-19 September 2025 at the University of Namibia, Windhoek. It is open to scholars with a strong interest in international law, including scholars from other disciplines who wish to contribute multidisciplinary perspectives on the conference theme.

🛑 Deadlines and Logistics
Please submit your abstracts (up to 300 words) together with a short CV by 30 May 2025 to [email protected] and [email protected]. Final papers of 6,000-8,000 words will be due by 31 August 2025.

07/05/2025

[Call for Submissions]

The Special Rapporteur on Birth Registration, Name and Nationality invites stakeholders to share written submissions on the right to birth registration and nationality in Africa.

Submission deadline: 24 May 2025
All stakeholders, including Civil Society Organisations,National Human Rights Institutes, academics and experts are encouraged to contribute.

www.acerwc.africa/en/article/news/call-submissions-acerwc-special-rapporteur-birth-registration-name-and-nationality

05/05/2025

[Call for Papers]

The African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL), in collaboration with the University of the Free State, invites early-career scholars, researchers & practitioners to submit abstracts for the 2025 Winter School on Constitutionalism!

Date: 28-31 July 2025
Venue: Faculty of Law, University of the Free State,
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Join a dynamic and critical space to engage with key debates, share research, and shape the future of constitutional law on the continent.

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ancl-radc.org.za/winter-school
Presented by: The Faculty of Law, University of the Free State and the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers.

17/04/2025

[Call for Papers & Participants: Winter School on Constitutionalism in Africa]

Join the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers and the University of the Free State for an in-depth exploration of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa.

🗓️ 28–31 July 2025
📍Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa

This Winter School and Conference will delve into the causes, manifestations, and potential solutions to the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government on the continent. Engage with scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in critical discussions aimed at strengthening democratic constitutionalism in Africa.

Learn more and submit your abstract: https://ancl-radc.org.za/winter-school