South Africa and the ICC: Dismantling the international criminal justice system to protect one individual?

Elise Carreau In the Press, News and Events, News and Events AGJA

The introduction of the International Crimes Bill before the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services, two weeks ago, signals steadfast resolve to eventually withdraw from the Rome Statute. Is South Africa dismantling its own international criminal justice framework for one man who they will, despite withdrawal, still be legally obligated to arrest and surrender for as long as he remains wanted by the International Criminal Court?

Nairobi Symposium Report: Justice for International and Transnational Organised Crimes

Elise Carreau International Conferences, News and Events, News and Events AGJA

In February and March of this year, the Wayamo Foundation concluded a series of five key events (two meetings and three activities) in so many days in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of its “Fighting Impunity in East Africa” project, an initiative funded by the German Foreign Ministry. 

Nairobi five key events: Networks of Accountability – Justice for International and Transnational Organised Crimes

Elise Carreau International Conferences, Journalism Training, Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events, News and Events AGJA

The Wayamo Foundation has just concluded a series of five key events -two meetings and three activities- in so many days in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of its “Fighting Impunity in East Africa” project, an initiative funded by the German Foreign Ministry.

7-8 July 2017: International Symposium “Changing the Narrative – From Withdrawal to Constructive Engagement”, Dakar

Elise Carreau Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events

On 7 and 8 July, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Wayamo Foundation, with the financial support of the FORD Foundation, welcomed participants to the international symposium on International Criminal Justice, at the Terrou-Bi Hotel in Dakar.

Africa Group Statement on Ruling regarding South Africa’s Withdrawal from the ICC

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Africa Group for Justice and Accountability Statement on Ruling regarding South Africa’s Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

Africa Group and Wayamo Foundation congratulate Hassan Bubacar Jallow on his Appointment as Chief Justice of The Gambia

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The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Wayamo Foundation warmly congratulate AGJA Chair Hassan Bubacar Jallow on his appointment as Chief Justice of The Gambia.

Africa Group Statement on the Restoration of Democracy and Rule of Law in The Gambia

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The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability Calls for the Restoration of Democracy and Rule of Law in The Gambia.