EXPLORING THE CRIME OF TERRORISM UNDER ARTICLE 28 (G) OF THE MALABO PROTOCOL: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

Crime of terrorism has gained global recognition as a transnational offence. Consequently, regional and national entities are enjoined to outlaw terrorism via legislative approach with the aim of facilitating and enhancing effective ways of checkmating terrorism as a global threat. It is from this background that the Malabo Protocol came into being. But the question is, does the Malabo Protocol really address the contemporary concerns relating to terrorism? How effective is Malabo Protocol in combating terrorism in Africa? It is in response to these posers that this paper derived its roots. This paper has established that the definition of terrorism under Malabo Protocol has not been effective in combating terrorism in Africa. It is also the finding of this paper that the lack of institutional framework enforcing the provisions of Malabo Protocol is another setback in fighting terrorism. This paper has adopted doctrinal research methodology where recourse is had to statutes, articles in journals, books and other related sources.