In this week’s post, Professor Effoduh and Awotula highlight how law faculties across English-speaking sub-Saharan African states have been slow to reform their curricula in response to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. The duo observes that while AI reshapes everything from finance to justice, most legal education remains outdated, failing to equip students for this shifting terrain. They call for urgent, context-aware reforms grounded in African philosophies, including the introduction of compulsory Law and Technology courses. They also note that without proactive change, African jurisdictions risk being shaped by opaque foreign technologies that ignore local realities, values, and rights—deepening digital inequality and reinforcing techno-colonialism.

In this article Professor Gerard Kamga examines the resurgence of military coups in Africa since 2020, particularly in the Sahel region and Gabon. He reflects on Edward Luttwak’s Coup d’État: A Practical Handbook, analyzing how his typology—revolutions, civil wars, and pronunciamientos—applies to recent events. and questions how accurately Luttwak’s theory captures Africa’s evolving political crises.

In this post, Bobuin examines the launch of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) by the United Nations Development Programme, aimed at preventing unconstitutional changes of government (UCGs) in Africa and promoting democracy. He highlights the importance of integrating the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) with AFSIT to address the root causes of instability, such as insecurity and governance deficits. He also emphasizes the need for a people-centered approach to foster sustainable development and democratic consolidation across the continent.

In this post , Dianah explores the adoption and significance of the African Disability Protocol, which addresses the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Africa. She highlights how the Protocol complements the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by incorporating African cultural values, addressing harmful practices, and expanding rights specific to the region. She also underscores the need for universal ratification and effective domestic implementation to ensure the rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities are fully realized across the continent.

Africa has witnessed a series of coup d'états in recent years. Ben Nyabira explores potential factors that might be fueling this persistent challenge. Drawing from recent coup events, Nyabira suggests that a major factor is widespread dissatisfaction with electoral democracy, as elections have failed to effectively advance the cause of democracy in certain countries where coups have occurred.