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Pan-African petition to ICC: prosecute Western powers for crimes

June 17, 2012 International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands

--stop the West from using court to “recolonize Africa”

A Pan-African delegation will on Monday, June 18, 2012 deliver a petition in The Hague, Netherlands, demanding that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes some Western powers and NATO for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Africa and Haiti.

West Africa’s democratic gains seriously reversing?

June 16, 2012 Dr Jibrin Ibrahim

Effectively dealing with crisis and growing insecurity is becoming a major challenge for many West African states nowadays. 

 

Urgent need to break barriers for children with disabilities

June 16, 2012 Children with disabilities have rights to protection and care

On the 22nd anniversary of the Day of the African Child, the huge barrier children with disabilities face has been highlighted, with the child relief agency Plan International calling for “change in the condition” of children. 

ICC new Prosecutor promises“to look for new innovative methods”

June 15, 2012 Fatou Bensouda prête serment

--Gambian Fatou Bensouda takes oath

“As I begin my tenure, moving forward in consolidating current practices, the office will continue to forge ahead with its investigations and prosecutions,” said Gambia's Fatou Bensouda, the new chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as she took the solemn oath of office on Friday in The Hague.

Liberia declares Ivory Coast Young Patriots leader, 9 others wanted

June 15, 2012 Charles Blé Goudé, wanted today by Liberian government

--a Liberian ex-rebel commander also on list

The former leader of the disbanded Young Patriots in Ivory Coast, a group loyal to ex-President Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Ble Goude and nine others have been declared wanted by Liberian authorities. 

What was Taylor war crimes Prosecutor’s mission to Liberia?

June 14, 2012 L-R Prosecutor Hollis and ex-President Taylor

The Prosecutor of the UN backed Special Court for Sierra Leone has ended a mission to Liberia, less than two weeks after ex-President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years in prison for aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity in that neighbouring country.

US$3m scandal linked to fuel subsidy rocks Nigeria parliament

June 14, 2012 Farouk Lawal, Nigerian lawmaker in hot water

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has been rocked by a US$3million bribery scandal, with some embittered lawmakers on Wednesday distancing themselves the Chairman of the fuel subsidy probe committee.

Big political upset in Egypt, as court nullifies last year’s polls

June 14, 2012 Egypt military council

Latest reports say Egypt's supreme court has caused outrage by calling for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament.

Liberian politicians’ asset disclosure a farce

June 14, 2012 Malcolm W. Joseph head of CEMESP

--A new study shows

Finding from a study just released show that there is little or no appetite for public disclosure of assets by Liberian political parties and politicians as required by the country’s constitution. 

Prepare for ‘’tougher times’’—WB warns developing nations

June 14, 2012 World Bank Group HQ

The World Bank is warning developing countries to prepare for ‘’tougher times’’ and a long period of volatility in the global economy, while re-emphasizing medium-term development.