US
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The decision marks the first time in the ICC’s 24-year history that its top prosecutor has been ousted.
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Africa
Niger formally begins process to leave International Criminal Court
The ICC said it received Niger’s instrument of withdrawal on June 18.
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Europe
Starmer gives Abramovich ultimatum over £2.5bn Ukraine fund
Speaking in the Commons, Sir Keir said the government had now issued a licence allowing the frozen proceeds of the 2022 sale to be transferred, and urged the sanctioned oligarch to honour the pledge
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Africa
Kabila sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes, treason
The charges stem from allegations that Kabila secretly supported the M23 rebel group, blamed for mass killings, torture, sexual violence, and the takeover of vast areas in eastern DRC.
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Africa
South Sudan court ready to try Ex-VP, seven others for murder, treason
Presiding Judge James Alala declared on Monday that the special court is empowered under the Transitional Constitution 2011 (as amended) to try national offences, noting that a promised hybrid African Union court has not yet been establishe...
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Crime
GPCL declares war on fake Gazettes: Offenders will be jailed
Speaking at the launch of the Gazette 360 campaign, which was held at the premises of GPCL Accra, Nana Kwasi Boatey Esq vowed to clamp down on fake gazettes that have flooded the system.
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General
IGP declares war on illegal mining, describes it as national security threat
Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders' Conference, COP Yohuno highlighted the alarming rise in criminal activities linked to illegal mining, particularly in the Western North region.
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US
ICC is illegitimate;Trump says as he imposes sanctions
The order enforces financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC probes against American citizens or allies.
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General
Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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General
AG meets ICC Prosecutor; promises to fight crimes against humanity
He emphasized that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Ghana not only upholds the ICC's mission but has also made strides in aligning its legal framework with the Statute.
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Crime
Forestry Commission arrests 10 illegal miners
They were allegedly operating in seven compartments in the Oda River Forest Reserve.
GNA
US
Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
Manuel Rocha wept as he sat handcuffed in Miami federal court on charges that he engaged in “clandestine activity” on Cuba’s behalf since at least 1981 — the year he joined the U.S. foreign service
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Africa
South Africa has referred Israel to ICC - Ramaphosa
“As South Africa we have accordingly, together with many other countries in the world, saw fit to refer this whole Israeli government action to the International Criminal Court."
BBC
Tech
Xbox v PlayStation: The battle for control
After a long battle with courts and governments around the world, the US company's massive merger with the Call of Duty maker has gone through.
BBC
General
The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
Ace Anan Ankomah
Tech
Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink
"Make our message reach to Elon Musk: 'Open Starlink in Sudan'," the hackers posted on Telegram.
BBC
Africa
South Africa considers quitting ICC after Putin arrest warrant
Recently, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
VOA Africa
Africa
South Africa's opposition party vows to 'protect' Putin from ICC arrest
The ICC, which South Africa is a signatory to, has accused Mr Putin of war crimes, which include the kidnapping of Ukrainian children in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
BBC
Europe
Russia opens criminal probe into ICC after Putin arrest warrant
The ICC on Friday announced an arrest warrant for Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.
The Moscow Times
General
Dockets almost ready for prosecution of NAM 1, says AG Dame
"I am happy to state that after painstaking investigations, dockets on that financial crime are almost ready for prosecution to commence in earnest,”
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