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International Law • Vol. 4, Issue 1

The Jurisdiction of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Non-International Armed Conflicts

Authored by: FIAE Advocacy & Research Unit • Published 2026

This paper assesses the substantive limitations and potential expansions of the Arusha Court when adjudicating violations of Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and the African Charter during internal insurrections.

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Environmental Governance • Special Briefing

Ecotourism, Coastal Conservation, and Indigenous Rights in East Africa

Authored by: Research Working Group • Published 2025

Investigating the legal rights of coastal communities in Kenya and Tanzania amidst expanding marine protected zones, proposing community co-management legal architectures.

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Youth & Governance • Policy Report

Youth Disenfranchisement and Democratic Backsliding in Sub-Saharan Africa

Authored by: Leadership & Governance Unit • Published 2025

An empirical policy analysis evaluating election participation, digital civic spaces, and constitutional reforms required to integrate youth into national policymaking.

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