Vol 12 Issue 4 July 2025-August 2025
Eliasa Kuwe
Abstract: This article explores the theoretical and legal conflicts surrounding the prosecution of the crime of aggression in African domestic jurisdictions. While the Kampala Amendments of the Rome Statute attempt to provide clarity and assign jurisdiction to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and national courts, significant legal hurdles remain. These include ambiguity in legal provisions, jurisdictional complexities between the ICC and domestic courts, and conflicting legal norms, particularly regarding the immunity of state officials. Furthermore, this study critically assesses how international instruments like the Rome Statute and the UN Charter interact with regional efforts like the Malabo Protocol and its implications on Africa’s fight against impunity. The article utilizes doctrinal legal research by analyzing primary and secondary legal texts to evaluate gaps and propose reforms for effective prosecution at the domestic level.
Keywords: Aggression, Africa, Complementarity Principle, Domestic Jurisdiction, ICC, Immunity, Malabo Protocol, Rome Statute, Sovereignty, UN Security Council.
Title: Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression in Domestic Jurisdictions in Africa
Author: Eliasa Kuwe
International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences
ISSN 2394-9694
Vol. 12, Issue 4, July 2025 - August 2025
Page No: 1-5
Novelty Journals
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Published Date: 16-July-2025