Minister of Justice, Princess Kasune, has called for efforts to increase inclusive participation, clear definitions, and strong enforcement mechanisms by the international community to deter acts of aggression.
Ms. Kasune said this would ensure that the international community came together to contribute to a more peaceful continent where Member States coordinated and collaborated well on various legal issues for the benefit of its citizens.
Speaking yesterday on the sidelines of the high-level Conference convened by the Africa Legal Aid (ALFA) in South Africa at the review of the Kampala amendments on the crime of aggression, Ms. Kasune noted that there was a need for Africa to work together with a common voice.
“States would need to strive to avoid selective enforcement or political bias in the prosecution of aggression, ensuring that all persons, as well as leaders are held to the same standards,” said Ms. Kasune in a statement issued to RCV News by Zambia Embassy in South Africa, First Secretary for Press and Public Relations, Tamara Nyirenda.
Ms. Kasune said it is important that all African Justice Ministers met at the Conference to accelerate discussions bordering on the administration of justice by identifying obstacles and finding solutions if the continent was to achieve its goals on legal matters.
She emphasized Africa’s need to build a culture of peace that will encourage Member States to build peaceful relations through diplomacy, dialogue, and cooperation, thereby reducing the likelihood of aggression.
By Margaret Mwanza
