Nairobi, Kenya – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of recent flooding in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Burundi, Somalia, and Tanzania. The heavy rains have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and affected many others in the region. Guterres extended his condolences to the governments and … Read more
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) faces a mounting workload as the frequency of cases involving deaths as a result of police action continues to rise, according to a recent report. This surge in cases not only hinders investigators’ ability to finalize their work promptly but also raises concerns about the … Read more
PRETORIA, South Africa – On January 11th, South Africa will present a case to the UN’s International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. This move comes amid mounting outrage at Israel’s offensive in the territory, with Palestinians and other countries echoing similar allegations. The term “genocide” has been used by protesters, … Read more
PRETORIA, South Africa – Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole after almost nine years for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The 37-year-old double-amputee sprinter, who gained international fame as a Paralympic champion, is now at home in South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria. Pistorius was granted parole in November, … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that no indication of genocide has been observed in Gaza. This statement comes in response to South Africa’s request to the International Court of Justice to declare Israel in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The World Court has scheduled public hearings on … Read more