Evolving Legal Protections for Indigenous Peoples in Africa Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Prior to the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) many African States held a unified and seemingly hostile position towards the UNDRIP exemplified by the concerns outlined in African Group’s Draft Aide Memoire. In order to gain a better understanding of the protections offered to indigenous peoples on the African continent, it is necessary to examine the concerns raised in the aforementioned ...