TUNIS, Tunisia (AA) – Tunisia will argue against Israel at The Hague, but will not formally participate in the case, as that could indirectly imply recognition of Israel, it said. Tunisia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it will not take part in any case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), [&helli...
RABAT, Morocco (AA) – The Moroccan government said Wednesday that it is ready to deliberate a petition calling for halting normalization with Israel. The government “is ready to deliberate the petition,” government spokesman Mustafa Baytas said following a cabinet meeting. Human rights activists announced plans to submit a petition demanding t...
ISTANBUL (AA) – A seasoned lawyer renowned for his success in genocide cases at the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) sees a high possibility of South Africa winning its case against Israel, an outcome he believes will entail serious consequences. The ICJ, the UN’s top court also known as the World Court, will start […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (AA) – Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Kenya in protest against the warm reception given to Sudanese paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo by Kenyan President William Ruto. Sudan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Al-Sadiq confirmed the summoning of Kamal Gubara in protest against the Kenyan government’...
Washington, United States – AFP The United States has criticized South Africa for bringing a genocide case against Israel before the UN’s top court, rejecting accusations against its ally over the war in Gaza. The International Court of Justice in The Hague will next week hold hearings on a filing by South Africa that alleges [&hel...
United Nations, United States – AFP Eighteen shipping companies are re-routing their vessels around Africa to avoid the Red Sea amid an upsurge in attacks on shipping, blamed by Western countries on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the UN’s maritime agency said Wednesday. “A significant number of companies, around 18 shipping com...
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel is holding secret talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging the Central African country to take in Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli media has reported. According to the Times of Israel news website, Israeli officials held talks with officials in DR Congo and other African nations to accept [...
Mogadishu, Somalia – AFP Hundreds of people joined a demonstration in Somalia on Wednesday in protest against a deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland that Mogadishu has denounced as a violation of its sovereignty. The Somali government on Tuesday vowed to defend its territory “by any legal means possible̶...
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel has decided to appear before The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) to defend itself against the genocide crime case filed by South Africa. According to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, the decision was taken following intensive discussions between Israeli top officials and Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) – Chad’s transitional President Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has appointed former opposition leader Succes Masra as prime minister. “Dr. Succes Masra is appointed prime minister, head of the transition government,” said a presidential decree read out on national television. Masra will serve through the transiti...
