This article critically examines the relationship between democracy, state sovereignty, and the protection of refugees’ rights in Southern Africa, with particular focus on Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Drawing on Hannah Arendt’s theory that rights are secured through membership in a political community, it interrogates whether...

With the rapid pace of digitalisation and the rise of data-driven technologies, the issue of data protection has become increasingly important, as personal data is now widely seen as a valuable asset. In response to this development, the Nigerian Data ProtectionAct establishes a legal framework designed to safeguard individuals’ data...

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) establishes Chapter II as a set of Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, outlining ambitious socio-economic, political, and developmental goals aimed atpromoting citizen welfare, national unity, and equitable governance. Despite forming part of the supreme law, these...

This article examines the protection of refugees’ rights in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia, assessing the extent to which host governments, in collaboration with UNHCR and international partners, fulfil their humanitarian and legal obligations. While significant progress has been recorded in the provision of education, healthcare,...

This article examines the right to healthcare for mentally ill inmates in Nigerian correctional facilities, looking closely at the gap between what the law promises and what actually happens in practice. Mentally ill inmates are caught between two systems,criminal justice and healthcare and are consistently let down by both. Despite...

At its essence, human rights advocacy is founded on the pursuit of dignity, accountability, and justice for the most vulnerable- a pursuit that is in constant need of adaptation to the evolving landscapes of power and communication. It is in the evolving structure of communication that the internet emerges in...