In South Africa, a customary marriage may begin with ancestral blessings, lobola payments and the union of two families – but when that union breaks down, tradition alone will not suffice. According ...

There’s a significant shift towards the recognition of customary rights and the strengthening of women’s land rights.

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A judge, a well-known church leader and two others, aged between 32 and 64, have been arrested by the Hawks on charges of corruption and money laundering during an operation conducted on Tuesday night ...

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In the contemporary discourse on law and globalization, Africa's rich tapestry of customary laws is often overlooked. Yet these deeply rooted legal traditions usually embody the principles that govern ...

Ghana operates a plural legal system, which means that different forms of marriage are recognised under the law. The principal legislation is the Marriages Act, 1884–1985 (CAP. 127), which ...

Traditional justice is in high demand, but an unaccountable system could perpetuate discrimination and undermine human rights. Traditional justice mechanisms are among Ethiopia's most enduring ...

Traditional justice mechanisms are among Ethiopia’s most enduring alternative dispute resolution avenues. They are rooted in indigenous systems that predate the formal judiciary and provide accessible ...

The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks. By John Eligon Reporting from Johannesburg President Trump said on Wednesday ...

World leaders are gathering in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic capital, this weekend for the annual Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit – the first ever to be held in an African country amid a ...