Africa: South Africa’s Genocide Case Offers Glimmer of Hope for Justice

[ad_1] Proceedings at International Court of Justice due to open in The Hague tomorrow South Africa's case cites Gaza war crimes evidence gathered by Amnesty 'War crimes and crimes against humanity are rife, and the risk of genocide is real' - Agnès Callamard This week's International Court of Justice proceedings on a South Africa legal case alleging that Israel is breaching its obligations under the UN Genocide Convention could help protect Palestinian civilians, end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and […]

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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: 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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Zimbabwe: Harare Stadium Conundrum Nears Solution as Rufaro Eyes Return in Time for 2024 Season

[ad_1] HARARE City Council (HCC) hopes for the return of football at Rufaro Stadium with indications that the ceremonial home of football will be ready to host Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches this season. Rufaro Stadium has been under renovations since last year to give the neglected football facility a face-lift. The closure of Rufaro, which last hosted top-flight football in 2019, has created a stadia conundrum in Harare forcing all teams to use the National Sports Stadium. […]

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South Africa: SuperSport Secures Broadcasting Rights for Africa Cup of Nations – South African News Briefs – January 11, 2023

[ad_1] Afcon Bonanza! SuperSport Secures All 52 Games Live from Ivory Coast SuperSport has officially obtained the broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), as confirmed in a statement released, reports TimesLIVE. The pay-TV channel will air all 52 matches of the continental tournament hosted by Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. A commercially viable agreement was reached between MultiChoice, SuperSport's parent company, and the rights holders, New World TV (NWTV), for the 34th edition […]

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South Africa: Black Coffee Injured in ‘Severe Travel Accident’

[ad_1] Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is recovering in hospital after suffering an injury in a "severe travel accident" aboard a plane. Maphumulo was travelling to perform at a show in the Argentinian town of Mar del Plata when the accident took place, according to a statement released by his team on Wednesday. "The incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries," reads the statement, which does not explain how he was injured. The statement […]

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Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post

[ad_1] The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a vote. Voting was by secret ballot on January 10 and held after the 47-member council resumed its work for 2024 without a leader for only the second time in its 18-year history. Of the votes cast, Zniber won 30 to the 17 cast for Nkosi with all […]

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South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Renowned Photographer Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to globally renowned photographer, Dr Peter Magubane, for fearlessly using his camera to capture the atrocities of apartheid while putting his life in danger. "Despite all attempts to break his spirit and to take him away from his craft, he would not put his camera down. His work documenting apartheid helped shift global opinion against the regime. We have heard of how he would smuggle his cameras into hollowed out bread, milk cartons […]

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Namibia/Ghana: Brave Warriors’ Salaries Agreed On Before Team Left for Ghana – Markus

[ad_1] The Brave Warriors will compete in the upcoming TotalEnergies Afcon Ivory Coast 2023 showdown with no salary concerns as they aim to progress beyond the group stages. Speaking to Desert Radio this week, Namibia Football Association (NFA) vice president Murs Markus said the logistics around players' salaries have been dealt with, and an agreement was reached before the Brave Warriors boarded the plane to Ghana for their final training camp. "We have sorted out the issue of players' salaries, […]

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