African Journal of Legal Studies

The African Journal of Legal Studies (AJLS) is a peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary academic journal focusing on human rights and rule of law issues in Africa as analysed by lawyers, economists, political scientists and other scholars from throughout the continent and the world. Established by the Africa Law Institute and now co-published in collaboration with Brill Nijhoff, the journal aims to serve as a leading forum for thoughtful and scholarly engagement on complex issues at the intersection of law, public policy and social change in Africa. AJLS places emphasis on diverse perspectives on fundamental, long-term and systemic problems of human rights and governance, as well as emerging issues and possible solutions. It encourages critical reflections based on empirical observation, experience and theoretical or multidisciplinary approaches. Although CILPA is no longer involved with AJLS, the Center recognises the role of its founder and supporters in establishing and running the journal for 20 years as one of the leading peer-reviewed journals on African legal issues, including international law questions.