African Union Agenda 2063: Aspiring for Justice and the Rule of Law in Liberia

Abstract

Having centralized collective efforts on decolonization, struggle against apartheid and acquisition of political independence in the last 50 years, the African Union (AU) envisions “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in international arena”. In accomplishing this vision, on 13 May 2013, the African Union declares Agenda 2063 Vision: The Africa We Want, which is “a global strategy to optimise use of Africa’s resources for the benefits of all Africans”. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 Vision identifies seven aspirations , which reflects the continent’s collective desire for women and children to maximize their full potential without fear, disease and want. Aspiration #3 anticipates “an Africa of good governance , democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law ”. As a State recovering from a 14-year civil war, encumbered with numerous social, political and legal setbacks, the goal of this chapter is to critically assess Liberia’s ability to realistically achieve Aspiration #3 based on the recommendations of the Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report released in 2009.