South Africa

• Israel urges ICJ to reject claim Rafah operations violate initial Gaza orders

  In a three-page submission released Thursday by the court, Israel labeled the new South African request “ highly peculiar and improper."

  World

  Feb 15
  
• Israel must take all measures to prevent Gaza genocide, ICJ says in interim ruling

  The top UN court stopped short Friday of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza, but demanded Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive in the tiny coastal enclave.

  World

  Jan 26
  
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• South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Gaza emergency measures soon: report

  South Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the conflict in Gaza.

  World

  Jan 24
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• Israel defends itself in genocide case, says it’s fighting a ‘war it did not start’

  Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted at the United Nations’ highest court Friday that its conflict in Gaza was a legitimate defence of its people.

  World

  Jan 12
• At least 70 dead as fire rips through Johannesburg apartment block

  Fires are common in Johannesburg, especially in poor areas. One of the poorest townships of Alexandra has seen hundreds of homes razed in several fires over the past five years.

  World

  Aug 31, 2023
• Russia, China invite more countries to BRICS bloc trying to counterbalance West

  The potential members include major regional powers from the Middle East. The BRICS group has pledged to champion the 'Global South.'

  Economy

  Aug 24, 2023
• At BRICS summit, Putin rails against West from afar as divisions emerge

  Heightened tensions in the wake of the Ukraine war and Beijing's growing rivalry with the U.S. have pushed China and Russia to seek to strengthen the bloc.

  World

  Aug 22, 2023
• South Africa seeks ICC exemption from Putin arrest to avoid war with Russia

  The Kremlin has yet to say publicly if the Russian president intends to go to the summit, and Ramaphosa said no final decision had been taken.

  World

  Jul 18, 2023
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• A Rwandan genocide suspect may seek asylum in South Africa. Here’s why.

  The U.N. tribunal charged Kayishema in 2001 with being a central figure in the slaughter of more than 2,000 people seeking refuge at a church.

  World

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Ukraine talks ended because of West, Russia says ahead of South Africa naval drills

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks came on a visit to South Africa, which will hold joint naval drills with Russia and China next month.

  World

  Jan 23, 2023