In this video, Judge Dire Tladi of the International Court of Justice, discusses how African states have used international law to address international crimes and promote accountability both on the continent and globally. He elaborates on how countries across Africa have engaged not only with international criminal law, but also with other areas of international law to tackle these critical issues.
Judge Tladi explores some of the factors that may have contributed to Africa’s leadership in addressing international crimes. He shares insights on how African countries can further leverage international legal frameworks to tackle modern accountability challenges, both within Africa and beyond.
Finally, Judge Tladi examines Africa’s history with universal jurisdiction. He also addresses some of the legal, political and procedural challenges that hinder a broader use of universal jurisdiction. He proposes strategies to strengthen its application across the continent, emphasising the importance of overcoming these barriers to achieve greater justice.
TIME STAMPS:
00:25 How African states are using international law – including outside of international criminal law – to address international crimes
03:35 Leadership by African states in addressing international crimes
04:24 Ways in which African states can leverage international law to address contemporary challenges related to accountability for international crimes within the continent and beyond
06:11 The role Africa has played in developing the application of universal jurisdiction and how its application be strengthened across the continent.
