The study of African law has occupied a marginal position in universities outside the African continent. This peripheral status of African law in academic production reflects its subaltern position within legal science, a legacy of European colonisation. European preconceptions that African societies were not governed by formal legal systems contributed to the invisibility of indigenous African legal orders, which are deeply rooted in customary law. However, in an increasingly globalised world – especially in the realm of knowledge – Africa is playing an increasingly important role in the field of legal scholarship. This project seeks to contribute to the understanding of African international law, particularly through comparative perspectives on the various regional integration initiatives across the continent, examined through the lens of international law.

Coordinating Research Group: International Politics and Governance