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Zimbabwe: mene mene tekel upharsin
November 15, 2017
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For those who have been following the political metamorphosis in Zimbabwe or reading our articles about that country, no one needed a political soothsayer to predict the military intervention yesterday in Zimbabwe. The Nebuchadnezzar – like warning had been written boldly and clearly in the palace of President Mugabe, but no one seemed to listen or understand the warning. Those who saw or understood the prophetic warning simply ignored it. Perhaps, they never believe it. They fully believed in…

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INTRODUCING “THE TORCH”
November 14, 2017
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Welcome to The Torch, which tries to beam light on those hidden African socio-political problems. With The Torch, Kata Kata creates awareness of the social issues confronting Africa. Do come on board! That corruption in Africa is endemic is more or less second-hand news, but who aids African leaders to perpetuate their corrupt practices? Often Africa’s corruption/mismanagement is condemned by the West; but where do African leaders hide their stolen money? What are the Western countries doing to eradicate…

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The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture to assist the ICC in the monitoring of the conditions of sentenced persons
November 14, 2017
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The International Criminal Court and the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture have concluded an agreement by exchange of letters of 2 November 2017 and 9 November 2017 for the monitoring of conditions of detention of persons sentenced by the Court. Pursuant to the exchange of letters, States Parties which conclude bilateral agreements with the Court on enforcement of sentences, and which are also parties to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading…

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Zimbabwe: Power Struggle, Dictatorship or Anarchy?
November 11, 2017
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Is the power struggle in Zimbabwe dragging the country into a dictatorship or irredeemable anarchy? This is the question in the minds of many as the power rivalry within the ruling Zanu-PF party and political chess game to succeed President Robert Mugabe head into a dangerous dimension in Zimbabwe. Yesterday, four people have been dragged to court in Zimbabwe for allegedly booing First Lady Grace Mugabe. The accused persons are facing charges of undermining the president’s authority. The four…

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BREAKING NEWS: ICC judges authorise opening of an investigation regarding Burundi situation
November 9, 2017
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| East Africa, News, Politics, World

  Pre-Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”), composed of Judges Chang-ho Chung (Presiding Judge), Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua and Raul C. Pangalangan, issued a public redacted version of its decision authorising the ICC Prosecutor to open an investigation regarding crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court allegedly committed in Burundi or by nationals of Burundi outside Burundi since 26 April 2015 until 26 October 2017. The Prosecutor is authorised to extend her investigation to crimes which were…

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Statement of ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to the UNSC on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to UNSCR 1970
November 9, 2017
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Mr President, Thank you for giving me the floor. Allow me at the outset to congratulate you on presiding over the Presidency of this august body for the month of November, and to take this opportunity to equally thank you for your continued support of the work of my Office and, the ICC more broadly, both as Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations here in New York as well as Vice-President of the Assembly of States Parties….

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Corruption in Africa and the Western Hypocrisy
November 8, 2017
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To many in the Western world, Africa is synonymous with chronic corruption, insatiable greed, woeful economic mismanagement, endless war, gross inefficiency….(are you still counting?). But hardly does one talk about the brutal faceless hypocrisy of the West. Nor does the double standard acts of the Western world is mentioned in relation to the corruption of the African leaders. Sometime last year, David Cameron, the former British Prime Minister was caught on the video describing Nigeria and Afghanistan as “fantastically…

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ISIS Threaten Messi, World Cup as Nigeria Face Them in Russia
November 1, 2017
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Argentinean football chiefs held a meeting with the Russian ambassador over safety fears sparked by a sick image ISIS mock up of Lionel Messi crying blood. According a Daily Mirror report, the chilling poster is the latest threat to next year’s World Cup in Russia as part of a campaign of terror by ISIS fanatics. The threat also comes just as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to face the South Americans in Russia next in both countries build…

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Serena Shows Baby Alexis to the World
October 24, 2017
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Serena Williams satisfied an eagerly awaiting world by sharing a lengthy video of her new daughter on Wednesday, along with a video documenting her entire pregnancy. She posted the lengthy Instagram story almost two weeks after giving birth on September 1, an event she also included in the video. The tennis super star also revealed that the baby girl is named Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. – just like her father – and that the family had to spend six days in…

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Hamilton Wins the USA Grand Prix, Extends Championship Lead
October 23, 2017
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Lewis Hamilton sped past rival Sebastian Vettel to take a dominant victory in the United States Grand Prix but will have to wait at least one more race if he is to win a fourth world title. The Mercedes driver is 66 points clear of Vettel, who finished second, with 75 available in the remaining three races, according to a BBC report. The summary of the events the USA means Hamilton is almost certain to win the title in…

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