Edwin Egede Libri

Focusing on the legal framework for the deep sea bed, this book highlights the significant contributions of African states in shaping international maritime law. It explores their efforts to develop and implement regulations that extend beyond national jurisdictions, emphasizing the concept of the common heritage of mankind. By addressing this often-overlooked aspect of maritime governance, the work fills a critical gap in existing literature and showcases the importance of African participation in global legal discussions.

This book seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature by examining the role of African States in the development and establishment of the regime of the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction (the Area) and the concept of the Common Heritage of Mankind.