This yearbook aims to provide an intellectual forum for the systematic analysis and scientific dissection of issues of international law as they apply to Africa, as well as Africa's contribution to the progressive development of international law. It contributes to the promotion, acceptance of, and respect for, the principles of international law, as well as to the encouragement of the teaching, study, dissemination and wider appreciations of international law in Africa. A clear articulation of Africa's views on the various aspects of international law based on the contemporary realities of the continent as well as on Africa's civilization, culture, philosophy and history aim to contribute to a better understanding among nations. The book examines the tensions underlying the state in Africa, and sheds more light on the causes of the fragility of African State institutions so as to facilitate the identification of appropriate remedies. The tension and interrelationships among issues such as territorial integrity, self-determination, ethnic diversity and nation-building are constantly addressed.
Development, human rights and democratization in Africa are also the subject of continuous attention and examination. The special theme of this volume is civil conflicts in Africa (Part II)/ Les conflits internes en Afrique (2eme Partie).