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African Constitutionalism Beyond Reception

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: African constitutionalism is often approached through the language of reception. International human rights standards are incorporated into constitutions, treaties are given domestic effect, courts draw upon international jurisprudence, and regional instruments adapt international commitments to African contexts. Yet this perspective leaves a fundamental question unresolved: What happens to the legal meaning of an international norm when it is interpreted and applied within an African constitutional or regional order?

DOI: 10.59704/fe5a4787b163cb9a

Author: Sanae Bouyayachen

Language: English

Topic: Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7224960160

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