He noted that while some countries have made significant progress, others still face deep-rooted challenges.

He was speaking during a panel discussion at the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre.

“While some African nations have made strides in strengthening their institutions and promoting good governance, others continue to struggle with corruption, weak accountability, and limitations in the rule of law,” said Kabudi.

He stressed the need for a shift away from colonial-era legal systems that still shape African governance today.

“Africa still suffers from regal pluralism and remains a hostage to the legal catchers of the colonial era. We are still influenced by the Anglo-Saxon common law in the case of Tanzania, the Roman-Dutch law in Southern African countries, and the Russophone legal systems in Angola and Mozambique,” he said.

“We are yet to find our own imprint, an autonomous and authentic African jurisprudence.”

--ChannelAfrica--