Introduction to Comparative constitutional law in Africa / Micha Wiebusch. Africanization of constitutional law / Abrak Saati -- Constitutional amendment and term limit evasion in Africa / Tom Ginsburg, Adem Kassie Abebe, and Rosalind Dixon -- Constitutional review in Africa / Markus Bockenforde -- Political party constitutionalisation in Africa : trends and prospects for deepening constitutionalism / Charles Fombad -- Democratic constitutional transitions in sub-Saharan Africa / Duncan M. Okubasu -- Federalism, devolution and territorially based cleavages in Africa / Assefa Fiseha -- Regulating the exercise of public power through law : a first glance at comparative administrative law/justice in Africa / Hugh Corder -- Constitutional responses to corruption in Africa / Selemani Kinyunyu -- Constitutions, freedom of expression, internet shutdowns, social media and defamation laws in Africa / Mugambi Laibuta -- Constitutional protection of socio-economic rights in Africa / Magnus Killander -- Constitutional regulation of religion in Africa / Johan D. van der Vyver -- Traditional kingdoms and modern constitutions : parochialism, patriarchy, and despotism vs. indigenous safeguards against absolutism / Jan Erk -- Africanization of constitutional law / Micha Wiebusch.
Summary:
"This timely book is a crucial resource on the rich diversity of African constitutional law, making a significant contribution to the increasingly important field of comparative constitutional law from a historically understudied region. Offering an examination of substantive topics from multiple jurisdictions, it emphasises issues of local importance while also providing varied perspectives on common challenges across the continent"-- Provided by publisher.
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