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

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

January 11, 2024 2

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East Africa: New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off with news of a memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Port of Berbera and a stretch of coastline along the Gulf of Aden. According to Somaliland's officials, Ethiopia agreed in exchange to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign […]

January 11, 2024 1

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Africa: What’s At Stake for Africa in 2024?

[ad_1] From a year of elections, to multiple summits, as well as conflict hotspots and debt burdens, 2024 will bring mixed fortunes for the African continent. Africa in 2024 will be the second fastest-growing economic region in the world (after Asia) at 4 per cent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but behind the headline figure is a less auspicious reality. Fresh conflict, more military coups, the renewed Israel-Gaza conflict and the lingering Russia-Ukraine war are contributing to stifling […]

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