Tag Archives: International Court of Justice

Ethiopia: Let ‘Same-Wade’ (good-riddance) Objective Bear fruit

March 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Just a few days ago, the Somali Regional President, Abdi Mohamed Omar, launched an extensive official tour throughout the 8 districts the Isaq Ethiopian Somali Community resides. This official tour exactly coincided with the dates, 16th and 17th of March … read more »

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Human rights monitoring in Western Sahara

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Thomas O’Bryan The United Nations stands behind its proud record of promoting the universality and indivisibility of human rights, and for many decades the institution has played an incredibly value role in promoting peace and stability around the world. However, … read more »

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African Court Not Ready for International Crimes

December 10, 2012 by benim

By Stephen Lamony African states must take lead in prosecution of grave crimes rather than diluting the mandate of an over-stretched regional court. The three year old impasse between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is … read more »

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West Africa Corruption Investigation

December 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

So-called “ill-gotten gains” investigations are underway into several current and former ruling families from West and Central Africa. Senegal’s new government has launched a landmark investigation into several key figures from the former government, while justice officials in the United … read more »

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Nigeria and Cameroon territorial dispute raises tensions

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(AGI) A territorial dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon has caused an increase in tensions between the two countries. Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, who leads Africa’s most populous nation, let it be known that his government will re-examine the issue of … read more »

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Nigeria: Why We Lost Bakassi to Cameroun

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ochereome Nnanna, THIS article was published on Thursday October 17, 2002 shortly after the International Court of Justice ceded Bakasi Peninsula to Cameroun. Prof Walter Ofonagoro, who is making a presentation today at the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs, … read more »

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Senegal, AU Seal Deal on Ex-Chad Dictator Trial

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Senegal and the African Union say they’ve finalized a deal on how to try a former Chadian dictator who is accused of ordering thousands of political opponents to be tortured or killed. The move comes about a month after preliminary … read more »

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Hissen Habre Trial: “Extradite or Prosecute”

July 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Boris DOLGOV On July 20 the UN International Court of Justice ruled on the case of former President of the Republic of Chad Hissen Habre, who is in exile in Senegal. According to the ruling this country must either extradite … read more »

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Trial of ex-ICJ judge opens in Madagascar

March 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Antananarivo – A former judge on the UN’s highest court went on trial in Madagascar Monday on charges of complicity in a coup plot. Raymond Ranjeva denies any involvement in the alleged plot to unseat strongman Andry Rajoelina, who seized … read more »

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Senegal suspends Hissene Habre’s repatriation to Chad

July 10, 2011 by benim

Senegal has suspended its planned repatriation of Chad’s former President Hissene Habre, who has been sentenced to death in his home country, Senegal’s foreign minister has said. The move followed an appeal by UN human rights chief Navi Pillay. Ms … read more »

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Knives, petrol bombs return to Cairo streets

March 7, 2011 by benim

Men in plain clothes armed with swords and petrol bombs attacked protesters in Cairo on Sunday night during a demonstration demanding reform of security services with a reputation for brutality, witnesses said. Dozens of men wielding knives and machetes and … read more »

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Cameroon rebels kill 2 cops, kidnap 12

February 7, 2011 by benim

Yaounde – Cameroonian rebels killed two police paramilitaries and kidnapped around 12 other people, including several local officials, in an attack on Monday in the disputed Bakassi region, sources said. A source in the local administration said that the rebels … read more »

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