Traditional Authorities in Africa. Resurgence in an Era of Democratisation

• Main Author: Ubink, Janine (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Leiden University Press 2008
• Series: Law, Governance, and Development
• Subjects: Political structure & processes; traditional authority; africa; democracy; Customary law; Ghana; Local government; Tribal chief
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Traditional authority is a distinguishing feature in the landscape of contemporary Africa. It remains important in organising the life of the people at the local level despite modern state structures. As a result, a large number of African countries have enhanced or formalised the position of their...