The Conversation

Customary land governance holds in Ghana. But times are changing and not for the better

Ghana went into colonisation with two broad types of customary land arrangement. In one, a traditional leader was the custodian of the land and gave his followers equitable access to it. In the other, ...
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Explain reason behind alienation of Nairobi sewerage plant's land

Kajiji, Sewage area of Kariobangi North the Dandora Water sewerage treatment fenced after residents were evicted from the land. [David Gichuru, Standard] The privatisation of Ruai sewerage land by ...
Cook Islands News

Public meetings called over major changes to Cook Islands land law

Cook Islands Law Commission is inviting the public to take part in discussions on proposed changes to the Cook Islands Act 1915 that would allow land taken by government warrant to be returned to ...
The Conversation

Zulu land dispute: Ingonyama Trust furore highlights the problem of insecure land tenure for millions of South Africans in rural areas

The Ingonyama Trust has been accused of illegal practices in rural villages in KwaZulu-Natal. Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The recent fallout between the Zulu king, ...
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Securing Women’s Land Rights for Increased Gender Equality, Food Security and Economic Empowerment

Tarja Halonen is former President, Finland (2000-2012), Member of the Council of Women World Leaders and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Land Ambassador. 15 June 2023 Women ...