The speaker also insisted that accusing the ICC of targeting African leaders (or serving Western agendas) is misleading and dismissive of victims of atrocities in Africa. In this regard, Judge Eboe-Osuji recalled that some of the most robust supporters of the ICC are African countries, including Nigeria and Botswana.
In sum, as PSOs are becoming increasingly complex due to the changing nature of conflict, there needs to be a greater convergence of understanding between the AU, the RECs and the UN at the decision-making level, in order to enhance multilateral cooperation and create a clearer consensus on PSOs implementation.
The APSA Impact Report is released annually by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) as part of its mission to foster peace and security in Africa through research, education and policy dialogues
