Eritrea: The Enduring Wisdom of African Justice - Eritrean Customary Laws and the Blueprint for Modern Criminal Law

Eritrea: The Enduring Wisdom of African Justice - Eritrean Customary Laws and the Blueprint for Modern Criminal Law

In the contemporary discourse on law and globalization, Africa's rich tapestry of customary laws is often overlooked. Yet these deeply rooted legal traditions usually embody the principles that govern modern legal systems worldwide. Eritrea, an African nation with iconic customary laws, offers a compelling case study. Customary law, by definition, comprises the obligatory rules inherent to the indigenous people of a community, highly valued and …