Abstract
In the present era which involves the inescapable evolution of international law towards universality in terms of “richness of variety and diversity”, 1 Africa plays an increasingly important role. Any sound assessment of this role in the development of international law in general or the law of the sea in particular has to take into account the existing African economic crisis and the means thought to prevent its acceleration. Today, in spite of the completion of the UN Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development (1986–1990) and the commencement of the Fourth United Nations Development Decade (1991–2000), which overlaps with the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa and the Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa, the African continent is perceived as the undisputed priority recipient of all international development aid. 2
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