Nigerian army arrests soldiers after viral torture video

[ad_1] The circulation of the video on social media platforms earlier this week prompted widespread condemnation of the soldiers and Nigerian army, with one user on X describing the soldiers' behaviour as "highly cruel, barbaric and nothing but abuse of power". [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: 10 Facts and History You Need to Know About Afcon 2023

[ad_1] The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Côte d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11. Arguably the most prestigious nations football tournament in Africa, AFCON has, since its inception in 1957, been writing its own history edition after edition. Records are broken, new records are set and, above all, players and coaches carve a niche for themselves. Times Sport suggests 10 facts need to know about the upcoming month long competition: African record beckons […]

January 11, 2024 2

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UN court to hear South Africa genocide case against Israel

[ad_1] In Gaza, more than 23,350 people have been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, since the war began in the aftermath of Hamas's 7 October attacks on southern Israel. In those attacks some 1,300 people were killed - mainly civilians - and about 240 others taken hostage. [ad_2] Source link

January 11, 2024 1

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Africa: What Is the International Court of Justice and Why Does It Matter?

[ad_1] The profile of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was raised in January, following South Africa's decision to bring proceedings against Israel for violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention. Here is a primer on the ICJ, and what it does. What is the ICJ for, and how does it work? The ICJ, which is situated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, a city in The Netherlands, was established in 1945 as a way of settling disputes between […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Africa: Relief as Supersport Announces It Will Broadcast All Afcon Matches

[ad_1] Johanesburg — Sub-Saharan African football fans can breathe a sigh of relief after South African broadcaster Supersport announced it will broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which starts in Ivory Coast on Saturday. Supersport, through parent company Multichoice secured last minutes right for the African football extravaganza after initially having missed out. MultiChoice reached a commercially viable agreement with rightsholders, New World TV (NWTV), to broadcast the 34th edition of Africa's premier men's […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon – DStv to Broadcast Tournament After All

[ad_1] SuperSport took to their X handle to announce the latest development by using the "no gree for anybody" slang, which is a widely used cliche in 2024 SuperSport channels on the pay-TV platforms, DStv and GOTV, confirmed on Wednesday that they will broadcast all 52 games at the forthcoming AFCON, despite an earlier announcement of their failure to secure the TV rights for the event. SuperSport hasn't been showing any CAF-related events since last year, including the World Cup […]

January 11, 2024 2

Japan

Japan urged to proactively engage with Myanmar as China steps in

[ad_1] China's recent mediation of talks between Myanmar's ruling junta and three ethnic rebel groups in the country has highlighted a perceived absence of Japan's leadership in addressing the prolonged crisis there, which observers believe has reached a turning point since the 2021 coup.The mediation, which Beijing said brought a temporary ceasefire between the two sides in the country's northeast, raised questions about Japan's Myanmar policy that primarily deals with […]

January 11, 2024 1

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East Africa: Horn of Africa – Impunity Fueling Abuses

[ad_1] Nairobi — Civilians Bear Brunt of Global Inaction on Wartime Atrocities, Humanitarian Crises Horn of Africa governments grappled with rampant wartime atrocities and humanitarian crises throughout 2023 with meager international assistance, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024. Unaddressed historical grievances and impunity for serious crimes continued to spur widespread violations against civilians in the region. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia have had a staggering impact on civilians, resulting in massive loss of life, destruction […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: This Week’s International Court of Justice Hearings

[ad_1] The United States recognizes that, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of disputes. This week, the ICJ is holding hearings on South Africa's request that the ICJ exercise its authority to indicate provisional measures requiring Israel to suspend its military operations in Gaza and take other steps to ensure its compliance with the Genocide Convention. Allegations that Israel is committing genocide are […]

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