African Yearbook Of International Law Volume 11 2003

Its unqiueness however goes beyond this, for through its special themes and general articles, it has succeeded over the years to serve as an intellectual forum where the development of international law is viewed as being integral to africa? S own development.

Through the study and analysis fo emerging legal issues of particular relevance to africa, such as the creation of viable continental institutions capable of promoting unity and security for the peoples of the continent, the effective protection of human rights, the need for accountability for mass killings and massive violations of the rule of law, the promotion of a rule-based democratic culture, the role of african countries in a globalizing world economy and in international trade relations, the yearbook strives to be responsive to the intellectual needs of african countries in the area of international law, and to the continuing struggle for creating an environment conducive to the rule of law throughout the continent. The yearbook also provides ready access to the basic documents of african international orgnaizations by regularly publishing the resolutions and decisions of regional and sub-regional organizations as well as the conventions, protocols and declarations adopted by pan-african agencies.

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