Tanzania, April 27 -- Arusha. Legal practitioners in Africa have resolved to step up efforts to address cases of impunity on the continent and ensure that leaders accused of serious crimes are held accountable even after leaving office.

Through the Pan African Lawyers Union (Palu), the advocates have filed a request for an advisory opinion at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in Arusha.

"The issue here is how we can ensure accountability in cases such as genocide, war crimes, human rights violations and other forms of atrocities on the African continent," said Palu Chief Executive Officer, Donald Deya.

The move means that cases involving alleged impunity in one African country could be pursued in another under the principl...