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ABSTRACT
The question of the existence of a right to die by euthanasia otherwise referred to as mercy killing and assisted suicide, is one that transcends national boundaries and diverse legal systems. The dominant legal regime around the world is that euthanasia and assisted suicide is unlawful and commercialized. However, with advancement in medical technology leading to remarkably greater ability to sustain and prolong human life far beyond what was previously thought impossible, coupled with corresponding growth in human right law, many countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, etc have legalized the acts of euthanasia and assisted suicide. There is no doubt that there is global acceptance of a right to life. The question that is the bedrock of the euthanasia controversy is whether or not there is also conversely the right to die. Hence, this project examines the law on euthanasia and assisted suicide within the African context. It also x-rays the meaning, types, forms, perspectives as well as the legal status of Euthanasia
