The Journal of African Law is published biannually by Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

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 on behalf of the School of Oriental and African Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies

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 (University of London, United Kingdom). It is a peer-reviewed

Peer review

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 law review

Law review

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covering the laws of sub-Saharan African countries, emphasizing contemporary legal issues and issues of international and comparative significance. The journal contains a separate section on recent legislation, case-law, law reform proposals, and recent international developments affecting Africa.