Journal of Contemporary African Legal Studies (JCALS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal seeking to promote an Afro-centric scholarly understanding of the legal issues facing African nations in contemporary social, economic, and political settings. The Journal focuses on the examination and analysis of complex legal issues that have current implications on democracy and power relations, economic development, human rights, and social change in African nations.

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Vol 2 No 2 (2025): Journal of Contemporary African Legal Studies

Dear Esteemed Readers

Welcome to read our second Issue of second Volume of the Journal of Contemporary African Legal Studies (JCALS). This Issue features five scholarly papers in various areas of law, including arbitration, health, public ethics, procedure and grassroot justice. 

We hope that you will enjoy reading and that you will find these papers relevant to your academic or professional work.

Published: 2026-01-14

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