Let’s usher in new era for justice in Africa

NAIROBI: A new era appears to have dawned for the people of Africa. For the first time in African history, an African court is to dispense justice for alleged atrocities committed against his people by an African leader.

The commencement of the trial last week of Hissène Habré, the former President of Chad, is not only a milestone in African jurisprudence, but also a political lesson on leadership and governance. Mr Habre first came to the world's attention in 1974 when a group of his rebels captured three European hostages and demanded a ransom of 10 million francs.