Interstate border disputes in Africa and their resolution. The case of Ethiopia/Eritrea and Sudan/South Sudan

Table of Contents

• ABSTRACT
• LIST OF CASES
• LIST OF STATUTES.
• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Scope of the Study
• 1.6 Methodology
• 1.7 Significance of the Study
• 1.8 Organization of the Study
• CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
• 2.1 Defining Key Concepts
• 2.2 Perpetual Peace Theory
• 2.3 Theories of International Law
• 2.4 Border Disputes: A Review of the Literature
• 2.5 The African Union as a Regional Organization
• CHAPTER THREE: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE RESOLUTION OF INTERSTATE BORDER DISPUTES IN AFRICA
• 3.1 The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
• 3.2 The African Union Commission
• 3.3 The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
• 3.4 The Role of the United Nations in Dispute Resolution
• CHAPTER FOUR: CASE STUDIES
• 4.1 The Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Dispute
• 4.2 The Sudan-South Sudan Border Dispute
• CHAPTER FIVE: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
• 5.1 Effectiveness of Mechanisms used to resolve border disputes
• 5.2 The Impact of Border Disputes on Growth and Development
• CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Objectives and Key Themes

This research delves into the intricate issue of interstate border disputes in Africa, critically examining the mechanisms employed for their resolution and their effectiveness. By analyzing specific case studies, the research aims to assess the impact of these disputes on growth and development in the region. The study draws upon the theory of perpetual peace as a framework for understanding the dynamics of these disputes.

• Interstate border disputes in Africa
• Mechanisms for resolving border disputes
• Effectiveness of dispute resolution mechanisms
• Impact of border disputes on growth and development
• The theory of perpetual peace

Chapter Summaries

The first chapter provides an overview of the study's background, problem statement, aims, objectives, scope, methodology, significance, and organization. Chapter two delves into the conceptual framework, defining key terms, exploring the theory of perpetual peace, examining theories of international law, reviewing existing literature on border disputes, and analyzing the role of the African Union. Chapter three focuses on the legal framework for resolving interstate border disputes in Africa, examining the roles of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the African Union Commission, the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, and the United Nations. Chapter four presents case studies of the Ethiopia-Eritrea border dispute and the Sudan-South Sudan border dispute. Chapter five analyzes the effectiveness of the mechanisms used to resolve border disputes, examines the impact of these disputes on growth and development, and discusses key findings.

Keywords

The research focuses on the key terms of interstate border disputes, dispute resolution mechanisms, effectiveness of mechanisms, impact on growth and development, perpetual peace theory, international law, African Union, International Court of Justice, Ethiopia-Eritrea border dispute, and Sudan-South Sudan border dispute.