A new wave of African countries leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC) is underway, but most African states continue to stay. Deutsche Welle reports that Chad has withdrawn from the ICC following the departure of three junta-led Sahel states from the court. The reporting indicates that, despite this shift, many African governments still maintain confidence in the ICC and have not followed the withdrawals.
The accounts describe the most recent move as part of a broader pattern of exits associated with political changes in parts of the Sahel. While the sources do not detail specific legal reasons or replacement measures, they frame the situation as a contrast between the states that are leaving and the larger group that remains engaged with the ICC’s role.
Taken together, the articles emphasize that Africa’s relationship with the ICC is changing unevenly: some governments opt to step away from the court, whereas others continue to participate.
