Kenya: ICC’s German Judge Hans-Peter Kaul who rejected trial of Kenyan cases dies

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Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Hans-Peter Kaul, who issued dissenting opinions on the trial of Kenyan President and his Deputy at The Hague-based Court, has died after a serious illness, the Court said Tuesday. “We are … Read More

E. Guinea: African leaders create Criminal Court, grants immunity to sitting Presidents

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Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (PANA) – African leaders who met at their 23rd ordinary summit have approved a Protocol to create the African Court of Justice and Human and Peoples Rights to try 14 international crimes including genocide, crimes against humanity, war … Read More

South Africa: ANC heavyweights to examine damning Zuma report

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Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) announced on Tuesday that it has named seven of its most experienced MPs to a 12-member Parliamentary ad hoc committee which will examine President Jacob Zuma’s response to … Read More

US: Obama to host Africa summit in August

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Washington, DC, US (PANA) – US President Barack Obama will host an African Summit in Washington, DC, 5-6 Aug. as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment, the White House has announced. The summit will also be used to … Read More

“We’re lost in Africa because we don’t know where we’re going” Dr. George Ayittey

Ghanaian Economist and founder of Free Africa Foundation, Dr. George Ayittey suggests to change Africa’s system instead of changing leaders at the 7th African Diplomatic Forum held at Columbia University. Related Images: