At a crucial point in time, when South Africa’s longstanding commitment to the International Criminal Court (ICC) hangs in the balance, and many countries across Africa and other parts of the world are looking on with real interest at the direction it will take, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Wayamo Foundation held a one-day public symposium in Cape Town on the issue. The event was made possible thanks to the combined generosity of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, and the Government of Canada.
The Africa Group extends a warm welcome to Haja Zainab Hawa Bangura
“We are excited and honoured to welcome Ms. Bangura to the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability,” declared AGJA chairperson Hassan Bubacar Jallow.
Africa Group Statement on Zimbabwe
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability Expresses Deep Regret over Burundi Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability’s successful mission to The Gambia
From 31 October to 3 November 2017, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Wayamo Foundation sent a fact-finding delegation to The Gambia.
Africa Group Statement on Burundi withdrawal from the ICC
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability Expresses Deep Regret over Burundi Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
The Africa Group mission to The Gambia
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Wayamo Foundation have been engaged in The Gambia since July 2017, when they were requested to make recommendations to the Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Tambadou, on the proposed Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission.
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability’s Engagement with The Gambia
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) has recently begun an engagement with the government and the judiciary of The Gambia regarding justice and reconciliation issues and policies in the country.
Africa Group Justice Talks: Brenda Hollis
Brenda Hollis, Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, leads the discussion on finding justice, the revival of hybrid tribunals and the limitations of the International Criminal Court.
Capacity building for prosecutors to address the most serious and complex crimes under Nigerian criminal law
Three-day workshop for prosecutors from Nigeria’s Complex Case Work Unit in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation and the National Prosecution Co-ordination Committee.
South African-German Justice Dialogue
Taking place from 27 – 28 March 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa, the South African-German Justice Dialogue brought together South African, German and international experts in the areas of international criminal law and human rights, as well as 20 -25 participants, including diplomats, civil society representatives and academics. The event has been organised by the Wayamo Foundation in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office.