Assessing the Incorporation of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights in Tanzania

This article examines the implementation of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Banjul Charter) in Tanzania, focusing on the incorporation of its provisions into Tanzanian law. The study evaluates the human rights regime in Africa and explores the historical background of human rights on the continent. It also analyzes the composition and effectiveness of the institutions for the enforcement of human rights, the structure of the charter, and its unique feature of combining all categories of rights. The study identifies the challenges Tanzania faces in implementing the provisions of the charter and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of its incorporation into domestic law. Additionally, the reasonableness of the incorporation is evaluated, and recommendations are suggested to address any weaknesses. To conduct the research effectively, the study is primarily library-oriented, using textbooks, international instruments, legislation, and articles on the subject. Global and regional treaties, charters, conventions, protocols, case law, and declarations in the field of human rights are also considered. Magazines, newspaper reports, and journals will be used to supplement the research. Overall, this study aims to evaluate the human rights systems in Africa, with a particular focus on Tanzania, and provide recommendations for improving the implementation of the Banjul Charter’s provisions.