The hearings, which focus on Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, make up one of the two matters regarding Israel currently before the International Court of Justice.
Tag: South Africa
Shaken by Grisly Killings of Women, Activists in Africa Demand Change
The continent has the highest rate of gender-related killings of women in the world, according to the United Nations. Activists accuse officials of ignoring the issue and blaming the victims.
‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa
Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards.
South Africa Asks ICJ to Act Against Israel’s Plans for Rafah
The International Court of Justice in The Hague, which last month ordered Israel to ensure its actions in Gaza would not lead to genocide, is required to regard the new request as a matter of priority.
Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
Former President Zuma Threatens ANC Hold on South Africa
Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once led, the African National Congress.
South Africa’s Governing Party Suspends Ex-Leader Jacob Zuma
After defending the former South African president and party leader during a slew of corruption scandals, the country’s powerful governing party punished him for endorsing the opposition.
The meaning of the first I.C.J. ruling in the genocide case against Israel
And why alliances will determine what comes next.
A Shocking Confession Upends the Case of a Fatal Fire in South Africa
Activists fear that one man’s sudden admission that he lit a crowded building ablaze to cover up a murder will let officials off the hook for failing to correct unsafe conditions there.
Israel Tries to Rebut Genocide Charge by Declassifying Cabinet Decisions
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel’s legal team has challenged the charge by providing the court with secret orders made by Israel’s civilian and military leaders.