If the court is to succeed, African states must not simply follow. It is not about importing solutions but about shaping them.
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
The next GGA milestone will hopefully be marked by wins against corruption
Combined with the establishment of a UN Tax Convention, this court could become a powerful force in combating corruption and illicit financial flows, particularly by multinationals and the super wealthy, that rob nations of revenue for development
The envisaged court would prosecute kleptocrats and corrupt officials and have powers to repatriate money stolen during incidents such as state capture