Bristol University Digital Press has two open calls. The convernors seek contributions to the special collection Revolutionary Constitutionalism: Constitutionalism from below and for the next world system and abstracts for a call for Approaches to Global Social Challenges by Early Career Researchers in the Global South and Diasporas.
Abstract submission deadline: 20 December 2024
Since the 1990s, the democratic trajectory in Africa has been characterized by a complex interplay of progress, stagnation, and regression. The initial optimism following the wave of democratization has given way to a more nuanced reality, marked by achievements in some countries, consolidation of autocracies and even democratic backsliding. Alongside the recent wave of military coups and increasing disillusionment about continuing socio-economic challenges, the situation calls for a critical examination of the foundations and frameworks of legitimate government and constitutional democracy in Africa, as part of the broader discourse on ‘decolonizing’ knowledge and socio-economic and political institutions.
Read more: African Network of Constitutional Lawyers Congress on Constitutionalism 2024
As part of our efforts to ensure continuous and robust leadership within the Africa Network of Constitutional Law (ANCL), we invite nominations for new members to serve on the ANCL Executive Committee. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our network's strategic direction and continued success.
- Nominations should be submitted no later than 3 November 2024.
- Elections will be held during the Annual General Meeting, scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal.
Read more: Call for Nominations: Africa Network of Constitutional Law Executive Committee
Depuis les années 1990, la trajectoire démocratique en Afrique a été caractérisée par une trajectoire complexe fait de progrès, de stagnation et de régression. L'optimisme initial suivant la vague de démocratisation des années 90 a laissé place à une réalité plus nuancée, marquée par des réussites dans certains pays, la consolidation des autocraties et même un recul démocratique dans d’autres. Avec la récente vague de coups d'État militaires et la désillusion croissante face aux défis socio-économiques persistants, la situation appelle à un examen critique des fondements et des cadres du gouvernement légitime et de la démocratie constitutionnelle en Afrique, dans le cadre du discours plus large sur la « décolonisation » des connaissances et des institutions socio-économiques et politiques.
Since the 1990s, the democratic trajectory in Africa has been characterized by a complex interplay of progress, stagnation, and regression. The initial optimism following the wave of democratization has given way to a more nuanced reality, marked by achievements in some countries, consolidation of autocracies and even democratic backsliding. Alongside the recent wave of military coups and increasing disillusionment about continuing socio-economic challenges, the situation calls for a critical examination of the foundations and frameworks of legitimate government and constitutional democracy in Africa, as part of the broader discourse on ‘decolonizing’ knowledge and socio-economic and political institutions.