Africa's human rights court and the limits of justice
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is a tribunal established to ensure the protection of human rights across the continent. The court recently celebrated its 10th anniversary - a decade that has been filled with challenges. It was originally set up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in November 2006, but, in August 2007, its headquarters moved to Arusha, Tanzania. Out of the 54 member states of the African Union, only 30 recognise the court. And an even fewer, seven member states, allow NGOs and individuals to file cases. But perhaps, the biggest challenge is that most Africans don't seem to know the court even exists. So, has it failed? What has the court accomplished so far? And how will
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