Tag Archives: African countries

South Africa has  announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to the Daily Maverick, South African diplomats delivered a formal notice of withdrawal to the Rome Statute of the ICC, initiating a year-long process. In its deposition, South Africa accused the Hague-based court of bias against African countries. Check also: Gambia Also Decided To Withdrawal From ICC South Africa maintains that there are examples ...

JOHANNESBURG — Until this week, no country had withdrawn from the International Criminal Court. Now two African states, South Africa and Burundi, have made official decisions to leave. Concerns are high that more African countries now will act on years of threats to pull out amid accusations that the court unfairly focuses on the continent. Check also: South Africa Is Ready ...

Threats, bribes and stuffed ballot boxes may sound like a political drama, but these are all real issues that Africans face during national elections, a public opinion study has revealed. Check also: “We Want Elections By The End Of 2016,” DRC Opposition Leader Etienne Tshisekedi Demands The results, published by pan-African research institute Afrobarometer paint a dire picture of trust in the democratic ...