The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) calls on African states to engage productively and supportively in the ongoing negotiations over a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty.
AGJA statement on landmark crimes against humanity conviction in Guinea
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) welcomes the trial and conviction of those responsible for the 2009 Stadium Massacre in Conakry, Guinea.
AGJA expresses concern over instability and atrocities committed in Sudan
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to commit to an end to hostilities and to respect the lives, dignity and democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
Strategic meeting of the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability in Nairobi
On 20 May 2023, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) held a strategic meeting at the Fairview Hotel, Nairobi.
AGJA expresses concern over news of Vladimir Putin’s possible visit to South Africa
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) strongly urges authorities in Sudan to recommit to the country’s democratic transition and to the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability welcomes Fatou Bensouda as its newest member
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and its secretariat, the Wayamo Foundation, are extremely pleased to announce that Fatou Bensouda has joined the Group. Ms. Bensouda has a long and distinguished career in international criminal law. From 2012-2021, she was the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and had previously served as Deputy Prosecutor of the ICC (2004-2012) and worked at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
Exploring complementary avenues for justice and accountability in Sudan
Within the framework of its “Capacity building for civil society and the justice sector in Sudan” project, the Wayamo Foundation organised a mission to Khartoum from 8 to 15 September 2022.
AGJA Chairperson Othman Chande Leads Mission to Kenya to monitor proceedings of 2022 election petition
The Chairperson of the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) Mohammed Othman Chande is leading a high-level mission to Kenya to observe the proceedings of the 2022 election petition.
International Justice Day 2022: Time for ICC to flip the script
On International Justice Day, Mohamed Othman Chande and Mark Kersten highlight the importance for the ICC to use the lessons learned in Ukraine to help deliver justice in Africa.
Election of new AGJA Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
It is with great delight that the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) announces the election of its new Chairperson, Mohamed Othman Chande, and Deputy Chairperson, Fatiha Serour.