CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: CONTESTING THE REPUBLIC – LAW, DEMOCRACY, AND INCLUSION IN MALAWI

The University of Malawi invites scholars, researchers, academics, practitioners and early-career researchers to submit abstracts for two related initiatives honouring Prof. Fidelis Edge Kanyongolo and his outstanding contribution to Malawian scholarship and public life.

The initiatives comprise an edited volume titled Contesting the Republic: Essays in Honour of Fidelis Edge Kanyongoloand a companion conference scheduled for 21–22 April 2027 at the University of Malawi.

Contributions are welcome on themes relating to law, democracy, constitutionalism, governance, human rights, political participation and social inclusion, among other areas. Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are particularly encouraged.

Interested contributors are invited to consult the respective calls for abstracts below for detailed submission guidelines, thematic areas and requirements.

Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026

For enquiries, please contact: kachereseries@unima.ac.mw copy dtembo@unima.ac.mw.