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26 May 2013
Bernard Membe, current president, FATMA ABDU, minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Corporation
African Union (AU) has resolved to form their own international court in order to tackle its own cases since there is every indication that the International Criminal Court is oppressive to African leaders and cannot dispense justice equally.
"We are in the process of establishing our own international court which will cater for Africans based on the principle of justice especially when an African leader is referred to, which will take into account the principles of a democratic system," said the Minister.
He said that there is every indication that the Africans can start their own Court given that the current President of ICC is coming from Africa.
He further noted that the AU believes that the formation of an Africa Court is the only way of maintaining democracy among Africans, instead of using other courts that have the aim of oppressing African leaders.
Mr Membe argued that despite Africa having some few dictators in leadership, it has made great strides in terms of putting up democratic governments.
"Twenty two years ago many African countries had decided to use democratic government which have three arms of the government namely executive, parliament and judiciary," he added.
"We are proud to live in a democratic continent, but sometimes we face the challenge whereby some powerful nations tend to interfere with our sovereignty for their interests and benefits," he noted.
Speaking about Africa economy Mr Membe said that, the Africa economy still was not performing well due to several limitations including poor infrastructure. He said that in order to develop our economy in Africa we are supposed to develop infrastructure for a sustainable economy and benefit the citizens.
"Many African countries own resources such as gas, minerals, food, different tourists sites and others but the biggest challenge is the poor infrastructures which inhibit communication and doing business with the outside world," Mr Membe stressed.
By FATMA ABDU, Tanzania Daily News
26 May 2013
Bernard Membe, current president, FATMA ABDU, minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Corporation
African Union (AU) has resolved to form their own international court in order to tackle its own cases since there is every indication that the International Criminal Court is oppressive to African leaders and cannot dispense justice equally.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Mr Bernard Membe made the remarks in Dar es Salaamduring the 50 years of AU celebration marked in Dar es Salaam which was attended by diplomats accredited to Tanzaniaand other dignitaries."We are in the process of establishing our own international court which will cater for Africans based on the principle of justice especially when an African leader is referred to, which will take into account the principles of a democratic system," said the Minister.
He said that there is every indication that the Africans can start their own Court given that the current President of ICC is coming from Africa.
He further noted that the AU believes that the formation of an Africa Court is the only way of maintaining democracy among Africans, instead of using other courts that have the aim of oppressing African leaders.
Mr Membe argued that despite Africa having some few dictators in leadership, it has made great strides in terms of putting up democratic governments.
"Twenty two years ago many African countries had decided to use democratic government which have three arms of the government namely executive, parliament and judiciary," he added.
"We are proud to live in a democratic continent, but sometimes we face the challenge whereby some powerful nations tend to interfere with our sovereignty for their interests and benefits," he noted.
Speaking about Africa economy Mr Membe said that, the Africa economy still was not performing well due to several limitations including poor infrastructure. He said that in order to develop our economy in Africa we are supposed to develop infrastructure for a sustainable economy and benefit the citizens.
"Many African countries own resources such as gas, minerals, food, different tourists sites and others but the biggest challenge is the poor infrastructures which inhibit communication and doing business with the outside world," Mr Membe stressed.
By FATMA ABDU, Tanzania Daily News
