International Criminal Court And Challenges Of Culture And Power Dynamics In Prosecuting International Crimes In Africa: The Way Forward

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Maria Chigozie Onuegbulam, Associate Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (Enugu, Nigeria)*

Maria Omozele Edeko, Lecturer, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Benson Idahosa University, (Benin City, Nigeria)**

ABSTRACT

While International Criminal Law aims at universality, cultural differences and power dynamics can significantly impact its implementation, potentially leading to bias, misunderstanding, and undermining the legitimacy of the Court’s justice system. Power influences cultural norms, values, and peoples’ identity, but culture shapes how power is distributed and exercised in a society. This article aims at examining the impact of culture and power dynamics on International Criminal Court’s (ICC) activities in Africa. The objective is to explore the inter-connectedness between culture, power dynamics and ICC’s warrants in African justice issues. The scope is limited to Africa. The approach is doctrinal.

Keywords: International Criminal Court, International Crime, Prosecution, Culture and Power Dynamics, Africa.

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