Explore milestones in African economic, social, and environmental legislation that have shaped policy and practice.

Laws of Change

Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Zimbabwe’s 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage

Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Morocco’s Family Code Reform Reshaped Women’s Rights

The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
5 min read