Mission Statement
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability will support efforts to strengthen justice and accountability measures in Africa through domestic and regional capacity building, advice and outreach, and enhancing cooperation between Africa and the International Criminal Court.
AGJA statement calls for productive engagement by African states on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) calls on African states to engage productively and supportively in the ongoing negotiations over a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty.
AGJA statement on landmark crimes against humanity conviction in Guinea
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) welcomes the trial and conviction of those responsible for the 2009 Stadium Massacre in Conakry, Guinea.
Kampala mentoring sessions for Sudanese civil society actors and lawyers
From 3-7 June 2024, the Wayamo Foundation hosted mentoring sessions for Sudanese civil society actors and lawyers in Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala workshop on modern forms of evidence and universal jurisdiction
The Wayamo Foundation hosted a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6-8 September 2023, on the topic of “modern forms of evidence and the potential application of universal jurisdiction in the East African region for international crimes committed in Sudan.”
Wayamo and ODPP Uganda co-host symposium on domestic accountability mechanisms for international crimes
From 11-13 September 2023, the Wayamo Foundation convened a three-day workshop for journalists in Nairobi titled “Responsible Media for Justice and Accountability in Sudan” aimed at enhancing media reporting on justice-related matters within the context of Sudan.
Wayamo’s International Justice Day Symposium & Workshop shed light on Human Rights violations in Sudan
The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.
