ArticlesMediaInequalities, ReconciliationRights on Paper, Inequality in Practice: South Africa's 30 Years of Unfinished Constitutional PromiseRights on Paper, Inequality in Practice: South Africa’s 30 Years of Unfinished Constitutional Promise Thirty years after the adoption of South Africa’s Final Constitution – hailed as one of the most progressive in the world; the question remains: Has it delivered meaningful socio-economic transformation for the majority of its people? The Constitution of South Africa, together with its justiciable Bill… Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaMarch 30, 2026
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Capacity Building, Gender-based Violence, Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Transitional JusticeGUIDE DE MISE EN OEUVRE DE LA POLITIQUE DE JUSTICE TRANSITIONNELLE DE L'UNION AFRICAINE: RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINEDepuis son indépendance en 1960, la République centrafricaine (RCA) a connu une instabilité et des violences qui ont culminé en 2013 lorsque les rebelles de la Séléka ont renversé le président François Bozizé. La milice « Antibalaka » formée en réponse à cette situation a commis de graves violations des droits de l’homme. Malgré un accord de paix conclu en… Read More Kessy Martine Ekomo SoignetDecember 11, 2025
PublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Ex-combatant Reintegration and Demilitarisation, Reconciliation, Transitional JusticeAfrican Transitions TrackerSince the beginning of 2025, African political discourse has increasingly centred on militarism, especially among the youth and across diverse social media platforms. The reference point of conversation has been Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration, the military coalition that has been leading Burkina Faso since 2022. His popularity has risen considerably, helped by… Read More Bobuin Jr Valery Gemandze ObenDecember 11, 2025
PublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Ex-combatant Reintegration and Demilitarisation, Reconciliation, Transitional JusticeAfrican Transitions TrackerDepuis le début de 2025, le discours politique africain est de plus en plus centré sur le militarisme, en particulier parmi les jeunes et sur diverses plateformes de médias sociaux. Le point de référence de la conversation a été le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, président du Mouvement patriotique pour la sauvegarde et la restauration, la coalition militaire qui dirige le Burkina… Read More Bobuin Jr Valery Gemandze ObenDecember 11, 2025
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Amnesty, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Memory and Memorialisation, Mental Health, Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Violence PreventionAFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE: THE GAMBIAThe Gambia is making significant strides in its transitional justice process following the successful completion of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). With a dedicated post-TRRC Unit established within the Ministry of Justice, the government is actively working to implement the TRRC's recommendations, laying a solid foundation for justice and reconciliation. Although challenges remain, there is a strong commitment… Read More Imran DarboeApril 30, 2025
PolicyReconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Trauma and Transition, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Violence PreventionBEYOND RHETORIC: INTEGRATING AFRICAN TRADITIONAL JUSTICE MECHANISMS INTO TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE PROCESSESThe policy brief emphasizes the importance of integrating African traditional justice mechanisms into transitional justice processes to enhance rule-of-law and peace-building efforts across the continent. It highlights the recognition of these mechanisms in various countries, where they operate alongside formal judicial systems to address disputes and promote reconciliation, especially in post-conflict contexts. Despite their potential, the brief identifies challenges such… Read More Dr. Tadesse MetekiaApril 25, 2025
