US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’

The UK joined Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands in reaffirming their “continued and unwavering support” for the ICC and said they “regret and strongly disagree with” the sanctions. They also praised the court’s staff for their work bringing “those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice”, as well as…

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Africa: Ecowas Court and Women’s Rights in West Africa – What’s Working – and What Isn’t

African Court Clears 29 Human Rights Cases

Arusha — THE African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has handled 29 legal matters from across the continent, delivering six rulings and conducting 14 compliance reviews during its 82nd Ordinary Session, reinforcing member states’ accountability under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Court said the four-week session, held at its…

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OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling

OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling

OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling The 2017 Maina Kiai decision remains highly relevant. In that landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal held that presidential results declared by constituency returning officers are final. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The High Court’s recent decision upholding the national tallying and verification…

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Kenyan high court strikes down Vodacom acquisition of Safaricom

Kenyan high court strikes down Vodacom acquisition of Safaricom

Kenya’s High Court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% equity stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom Group unconstitutional, ordering the shares restored to the state. The ruling nullifies the December transaction that would have increased Vodacom’s controlling interest in East Africa’s largest telecommunications provider to 55%, while reducing the Kenyan Treasury’s holding…

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