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AfricLaw, published by AfricLaw, focuses on legal issues pertinent to Africa, including human rights, regional integration, and socio-economic development. The blog covers topics such as mineral beneficiation and its legal implications for African development, the role of regional courts like the East African Court of Justice in upholding human rights, and the challenges of addressing gender-based violence including Female Genital Mutilation. It also addresses public health concerns related to corporal punishment of children and critiques of continental legal instruments like the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. The content reflects on the intersection of law, policy, and human rights within African contexts.

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Author: Hlengiwe DubeSenior digital rights and policy expert 
Abstract
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is rapidly being deployed worldwide, yet its governance is a significant blind spot in open government reform. While governments focus on digital service delivery, the underlying systems