Abstract: Since early 1990s, the humanitarian funding landscape has evolved from accountable grants and MoUs to include a strict funding criteria through a competitive bidding process. Governments have adopted commercial contracting, a process that involves application by actors, both private sector and International Non- Governmental Organizations (INGOs), through tendering process, for delivery of goods and services for humanitarian action. Commercial contracting previously focused on deve...
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether due process is applied in the prosecution of terror suspects in Kenya. Specific objectives included: to examine whether the counterterrorism laws, particularly provisions on the arrest of suspected terrorists follow due process as provided under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; to evaluate whether counter-terrorism strategies are guided by due process rights and/or crime prevention principles of the criminal justice system; and to as...
ABSTRACT Asylum seekers and refugees are among the world’s most vulnerable people. They frequently attract opposing views and are seen as a burden to society, which is an unfortunate reality. Most contemporary state practices fall short of the required standards, despite the existence of structures and a comprehensive international and regional legal framework to protect these vulnerable individuals. Zimbabwe has ratified several international and regional human rights treaties, but its dom...
Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental rights of every human in the world wether he/she is domicile in Europe, America, Asia, Oceania or Africa and is one of the fundamental human rights that I believe should be non negotiable, because no other creature or individual should prohibited others from expressing their views, opinions, ideas and rights vocally or otherwise. The creator who gave us the ability of speech never intended us to forgo it's use. Free Speech is very important to the d...
Are the proceeds of labour export really worth it? Does the end justify the means
The research paper discusses hypothecation and Pledge In this case, the techniques of pledge and hypothecation can be employed to obtain contractual obligations and offer certain advantages. The primary focus of this paper is the need for a full analysis and comparison of these two techniques with regard to their application in real-world scenarios, their legal implications, and their impact on the enforceability of contracts.
ABSTRACT Today, the ongoing debate surrounding social media and their national security threats has gained much scholarly attention given their far-reaching implications on the society in general and diplomacy in particular. Hence, the study primarily explored social media and national security as new frontiers of digital diplomacy in contemporary Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative approach as study design on the basis of interpretative research paradigm. Since the topic is a littl...
The rule of law is the basis of any well-established legal system and Islam is not out of the picture. In other words, the doctrine of rule of law is well settled under Islamic law and various scholars has over the years examine the applicability of these cardinal rule in Islamic and hitherto the effect on the people especially where the doctrine is not followed. This lengthy piece aims to achieve that goal of discussing legal approaches to the rule of law in Islamic law, it is divided into f...
Ethiopia's pursuit of the right of sea gate represents a complex and evolving issue within international law. While specific provisions of international conventions and agreements may not explicitly address Ethiopia's situation, the principles and norms they encompass provide a foundation for Ethiopia's claim. By engaging with relevant regional and international actors, Ethiopia can navigate legal frameworks and diplomatic channels to safeguard its access to the sea and advance its economic a...
Abstract This work examined issues in traffic law administration in Nigeria. The paper traced the historical origin of the promulgation of traffic laws and establishment of traffic agencies in Nigeria. The study revealed that there are not only multiplicity of offenses and punishments in different statutory provisions in Nigeria, but that different agencies perform the same trac functions like arrest and prosecution with high chances of conflict of duties and without certainty where to draw t...
Introduction The Legal Profession has come a long way. It is a profession that cannot exist without references to its rich history. The past, is as important as its present, because events that shapes its history are still serving not just as a guide to current legal happenings but may possibly inuence its future. From the humble beginning of the orators of ancient Athens, the legal profession has grown to what it currently is. It is one of the oldest profession, highly regulated and based o...
Introduction Debt is as old as human existence. In Nigeria, Insolvency procedures are mainly contained in the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (CAMA), even though there are pockets of other legislations with features of insolvency. Insolvency has been described as a situation when a legal or natural person is unable to pay debt. Over the ages, every definition or description of this concept has always pointed to the same result, that of inability ...
Abstract The emergence of social media platforms has contributed to making the world a global village. Social media as a means of communication has raised and thrown up legal issues relating to its administration and use generally. The issues consist of information management, privacy, liability of users and possible litigation there on. Further, such post could raise issues like libel, defamation and other several legal violations which may be intended or not necessarily deliberate. Attempts...
Introduction Extradition is a process whereby a suspect or one already convicted of a crime is formally transferred to the State where he or she is wanted to face trial for the crime(s) committed or to serve a sentence after being convicted by the relevant court of law. Extradition could also be described, as a surrender of any person who is sought by the requesting state for criminal prosecution and for extraditable offence(s) or for the imposition of a sentence in respect of such oence or o...
Ethiopia's membership in BRICS ushers in a new era of possibilities, positioning the country as a global player with enhanced economic growth, political influence, and social development. As Ethiopia embarks on this transformative journey, it is poised to reap the myriad benefits of belonging to this influential alliance.