Africa: Desmond Tutu - 'This Is a Fight for the Soul of the Continent'

Desmond Tutu cackles loudly, his distinctive laugh filling the room, words of wisdom at the tip of his tongue. Just recently, I feel Tutu has less to laugh about than usual. He has been the driving force behind condemnation regarding Africa's appeal to either leave the ICC or to insist that African leaders who are in office do not need to appear before the court while leading their country.

He has said candidly and simply, "The ICC has been a powerful force for justice, peace and accountability not just in Africa, but around the world. Far from targeting Africa, it has served and protected Africa". He argues the ICC is far from the 'white man's witch hunt' as disgruntled African leaders are insisting.

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