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South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Photographer Peter Magubane Dies

[ad_1] Renowned photojournalist and anti-apartheid activist Peter Magubane has passed away at the age of 91. His family confirmed the news, citing ill health as the cause. Magubane rose to prominence through his powerful, evocative images documenting pivotal moments in South Africa's struggle against apartheid, most notably the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The struggle stalwart became Nelson Mandela's official photographer following his release from prison in the early 1990s. His fearless storytelling earned him international acclaim, numerous awards, and the unwavering respect of his nation. He faced […]

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Africa: South Africa’s ICJ Move Steps Up Pressure for End to War in Gaza

[ad_1] Cape Town — South Africa's referral of Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the grounds that the country is contravening the Genocide Convention adopted by the United Nations in the wake of the Holocaust steps up diplomatic pressures to end the war in Gaza. Unlike the International Criminal Court, established only in 2002 as part of the development of international humanitarian law since World War II, the ICJ – more commonly referred to as the World […]

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