Counter-terrorism and promotion of the rule of law in Central Africa

To be effective, the fight against terrorism must depend on the promotion of the rule of law. Central Africa is a breeding ground for the resurgence of terrorism, which to this day is a scourge hanging like a sword of Damocles obstructing peace, security and stability. Several initiatives have been implemented in the fight against terrorism. The DRC is at the centre of these initiatives as it influences and is affected, directly or indirectly, by the policies and strategies of its nine neighbours, which constitute the majority of states in the region. The limits of these initiatives are obvious: the inability of states to support them, their legitimacy is controversial and they do not enjoy the support of local communities who see them as new occupying forces. Thus, one solution remains promising: the stato-centric policy based on a normative framework respecting the principles of the rule of law. In this region, EU regulation plays a key role in dealing with terrorism. However, national legal standards remain important but are less developed and less appropriate.

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Moïse Abdou Muhima es actualmente estudiante de posgrado en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Kinshasa. Abogado del Tribunal de Apelación de Kinshasa/Matete, sus investigaciones se centran en la integración africana, la resolución de conflictos y el Estado de Derecho en África.