Statement to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Darfur
Mr President, Your Excellencies,1. Allow me at the outset to congratulate Estonia for holding the Presidency of the United Nations (“UN”) Security Council during the month of June and wish you continued success in chairing the crucial work of this …
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 _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 …
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 …
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 …
Abd-Al-Rahman case: Trial to open on 5 April 2022
Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) composed of Judge Joanna Korner, Presiding Judge, Judge Reine Alapini-Gansou and Judge Althea Violet Alexis-Windsor scheduled the opening of the trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Ali Muhammad …
Africa’s new democratic road as Sudanese government thwarts alleged Bashir regime supporters’ coup attempt.
On Tuesday, Sudanese officials have thwarted a military coup d’etat attempt by alleged supporters of former Sudan’s president Omar Bashir. According to three senior government and military sources.A senior government source revealed that about 40 officers close to the former …
Finding the equilibrium as Tanzania bans babies from classrooms
In its attempt to encourage education amongst young girls and minimise teenage pregnancy, the government of Tanzania has decided to allow young girls to continue with their education after giving birth. However, that effort has encountered some hiccups because teenage …
Kenya: Suspect Nabbed Over Gruesome Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man
Police on Wednesday arrested the main suspect in the murder of 81-year-old consultant Dr Gerishon Mwiti, who was hacked to death on January 14, 2023, at Thigiri ridge in Westlands Nairobi County.The suspect, Bernard Kioko, was arrested at Mabatini in …