Abstract

This article discusses the role of privatization of security in Africa, but its focus is on private military and security companies (PMSCs). The article proceeds on the basis that there is need for effective regulatory frameworks for PMSCs that operate in conflict zones of Africa. Thus, it begins by appraising the existing normative standards at the international, regional and domestic level that apply to these companies, and thereafter, identifies their shortcomings in light of the prevailing security conditions within the continent. The article then posits broad theoretical imperatives for designing a more effective regulatory framework for PMSCs and concludes by proposing the establishment an overarching continental regime constructed on the basis of the suggested imperatives.

Highlights

  • Privatization of security is a phenomenon that is attracting considerable attention from scholars across disciplines.[1]

  • This article discusses the role of privatization of security in Africa, but its focus is on private military and security companies (PMSCs)

  • The article proceeds on the basis that there is need for effective regulatory frameworks for PMSCs that operate in conflict zones of Africa

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SUMMARY

This article discusses the role of privatization of security in Africa, but its focus is on private military and security companies (PMSCs). The article proceeds on the basis that there is need for effective regulatory frameworks for PMSCs that operate in conflict zones of Africa. It begins by appraising the existing normative standards at the international, regional and domestic level that apply to these companies, and thereafter, identifies their shortcomings in light of the prevailing security conditions within the continent. The article posits broad theoretical imperatives for designing a more effective regulatory framework for PMSCs and concludes by proposing the establishment an overarching continental regime constructed on the basis of the suggested imperatives

INTRODUCTION
Krahmann “Security
Leander “The Power to Construct International Security
Garland The Culture of Control
Cockayne “Regulating Private Military and Security Companies
24 Gibb “Globalisation and African Economic Recovery
45 Gillard “Business Goes to War
48 This document was produced by a joint effort of seventeen countries
CONCLUSION
56 Juma “Mercenarism
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