African Criminal Court: Myth or Truth?

Prosecution of high-level government officials of some African countries has caused deep dissatisfaction of these governments. This has led to serious reaction of these countries to the extent of introducing the idea of setting up an African criminal court، special for African countries. African Union، in its decision in October 2013، has proposed expansion of African Court of Human and Peoples'' Rights'' jurisdiction to involve international crimes. This article analyzes the causes of misunderstanding between ICC and African Union and its effects and consequences. In this respects، necessity and possibility of establishment of such a court will be discussed. Current approach to this issue among African countries is extending the jurisdiction of African Court of Human and Peoples'' Rights to International crimes in Africa.