Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

13 Jun 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia & Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Ethiopia and South Africa: shared struggles in transitional justice

The key lesson is that transitional justice is not an event but an ongoing process that ends only when its goals are met.

06 May 2025 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Landmark ruling enables justice for SA’s apartheid-era crimes

The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families.

04 Dec 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Africa’s migration governance structure is built bloc by bloc

As Africa pushes for greater integration and economic development, a coordinated and better-managed migration landscape is central.

27 Nov 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze & Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo

Block by block: unpuzzling Africa’s migration governance landscape

With harmonised migration policies, Africa can reap the benefits of regulated movement and tackle the effects of irregular migration.

08 Oct 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Big step, small win as Chagos Islands restored to Mauritius

The bitter wrangle with the UK has come to an end, but the devil will be in the treaty’s details.

27 Aug 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Better late than never? Uganda convicts rebel in landmark case

After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo’s conviction raises questions about Uganda’s commitment to trying international crimes.

25 Jul 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

ICJ rules that ending Palestine’s occupation is a global undertaking

As the largest bloc of countries that recognises Palestine, Africa could lead the effort at the UN General Assembly.

27 Feb 2024 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

African countries join a united front against Israeli occupation

The timing of last week’s ICJ hearings could lead to greater compliance with the court’s ruling than in previous cases.

13 Feb 2024 / by Xhanti Mhlambiso & Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

ICJ’s Gaza genocide case – big win, but with what effect?

Ensuring Israel’s compliance with the provisional measures will require action by other international bodies, states and civil society.

04 Dec 2023 / by Margaret Monyani, Adamnesh Bogale & Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Bridge over troubled waters: migration governance and rule of law in Kenya and Ethiopia

Filling the gaps in Ethiopia and Kenya’s notable migration efforts will advance their role in Africa’s migration governance.

27 Nov 2023 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Europe’s migration deals in the Sahel must be revised

As instability in the region grows, the EU’s faltering strategy with partner countries should be adapted.

27 Sep 2023 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze and Chelsea Cohen

Anti-gay laws: Africa’s human rights regression

In the upsurge of laws and policies targeting homosexuality, the plight of victims is often forgotten.