Al Hassan case: Appeals Chamber confirms the decision on possible re-characterisation of alleged facts
Today, 1 July 2021, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) delivered its judgment unanimously confirming the decision of Trial Chamber X of 17 December 2020 entitled “Decision on application for notice of possibility of …
Abd-Al-Rahman case: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II confirms charges and commits suspect to trial
Today, 9 July 2021, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) unanimously, issued a decision confirming all the charges brought by the Prosecutor against Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (“Ali Kushayb”) and committed him to trial before …
South Sudan’s 10th Independence Anniversary: Actions speak louder than words
The latest pledge from South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir to end any form of war in his country would have been received globally with much enthusiasm and hope some years ago. Today, such a promise, which President Kiir made during …
Paul Gicheru case: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirms charges and commits suspect to trial
Pre-Trial Chamber A (Article 70) of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) has on 15 July 2021, confirmed the charges of offences against the administration of justice against Paul Gicheru and committed him to trial.Pre-Trial Chamber A, composed …
South Africa Riots: Reminiscent of the USA Insurrection?
Observers of the political situation in South Africa have reacted with shock at the recent violence that has engulfed the country, sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.As of Thursday, more than 212 people have lost their lives, …
Defending the Indefensible: Zuma’s Daughter Attacks Naomi Campbell’s Letter
The daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, Jabu Zuma, has attacked British supermodel Naomi Campbell and accused her of “stoking division” in South Africa after Campbell rebuked the former president in an open letter.Naomi Campbell reprimanded former President …
The ICC And Former President Bashir: Warning to Other Dictators
Does it surprise one that most leaders change and become more autocratic, selfish and less sensitive to the suffering of their subjects once they are in power? From the proclamation of a state of emergency, suspension of elections and civil …
Cardinal Burke, a Covid-19 vaccination critic, hospitalized and on a ventilator: “Pray for me.”
Cardinal Raymond Burke, an ardent Covid-19 vaccines sceptic and critic, who had repeatedly spread misleading information and conspiracy theories about the vaccines, is hospitalized with the coronavirus and fighting for his life on a ventilator.The 73-year old Raymond Burke, former …
Zambia’s Election: A Lesson to Other African Countries
“I would (therefore) like to congratulate my brother, the president-elect, His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, for becoming the seventh Republican President.”“Thank you for giving me the “opportunity to be your president”.“I will forever cherish and appreciate that authority you’ve invested …
Ethiopia plans to launch Facebook rival while the country descends into anarchy
Imagine your house was burning while you were busy chasing a rat around. Can you envisage inviting firefighters to extinguish the fire blazing your mansion, only for the fire bridges to start removing the cobwebs on the roof, rather than …