Dr. Jean de Dieu Zikamabahari

Dr. Zikamabahari is the Dean of the School of Law and a Senior Lecturer of Law at the University of Kigali.

Academic Qualifications:

Doctor of Laws (LLD) from North-West University
Master of Laws (LLM) with specialization in International Law from the University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda (currently University of Rwanda)
Various professional trainings in justice and rule of law

Professional Experience: Dr. Zikamabahari has a distinguished career in law, including roles such as:

He is also an active member of the Rwanda Bar Association.

Dr. Zikamabahari has made significant contributions to legal scholarship. Here are some of his notable publications:

Jean de Dieu Zikamabahari, “Rwandan Family Law: Succession” (Chapter in a book), 2020, Kigali
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu, “The attainment of self-determination in African states by rebels” Read Online
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu, “Right of Refugees to a Fair Trial and Access to Courts,” ULK Scientific Journal, 2010
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu and Hubumugisha T, “The process of domestication of African economic agreements,” ULK Scientific Journal, 2010
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu, “The Impact of Amicus Curiae on Justice Delivery under International Criminal Tribunals,” ULK Scientific Journal, 2018
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu, “The Prohibition of Torture as an International Norm of Customary Law,” ULK Scientific Journal, 2012
Zikamabahari Jean de Dieu, “Effects of globalization on human rights protection in Africa,” ULK Scientific Journal, 2016

Selected Papers:

“The right of succession of surviving spouse in comparative law: Rwanda, French, and Belgium legal systems,” National University of Rwanda, June 2007
“The right of self-determination and the Use of Force in Public International Law,” University of Cape Town, February 2010

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