Explore the pivotal judicialisation of African politics and the evolving landscape of human rights within its courtrooms. This seminal work offers a comprehensive, transnational explanation for how central questions in African politics have entered legal arenas over the last three decades. Discover the enabling conditions—from new corporate rights norms to expanded legal avenues—and witness their impact through detailed fieldwork in Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana. Essential for Indian scholars and students of African politics, human rights, international law, and international relations, this book clarifies when and why legal rights matter most.