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Four Questions for Dr Adam Branch
(expert in African politics and the International Criminal Court, ICC):

1. Does the ICC do any good?

2. Why has the AU announced its intention to withdraw from the ICC?

3. What's the alternative?

4. Would African leaders submit to a regional instrument?

[Illustrative cartoon by Gado, http://gadocartoons.com/ @iGaddo]

You can read Adam's article here: https://academic.oup.com/ijtj/article/doi/10.1093/ijtj/ijw027/2919404/Dominic-Ongwen-on-Trial-The-ICC-s-African-Dilemmas

Check out his fantastic book, co-authored with Zachary Mamphilly: "Africa Uprising" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Uprising-Popular-Political-Arguments-ebook/dp/B00UAXRVS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488207770&sr=8-1&keywords=africa+uprising+adam+branch