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The Namibian
International Criminal Court has not yet commented publicly on whether it will consider the petition
“The ICC has not yet commented publicly on whether it will consider the petition.”
Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South AfricaThe Namibian
International Criminal Court's deputy chief prosecutor said they have 'concrete evidence' linking RSF leaders to war crimes
“Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court's deputy chief prosecutor said they have "concrete evidence" linking RSF leaders to war crimes.”
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimesThe Namibian
International Criminal Court wanted to put on trial Saif al-Islam Gaddafi for crimes against humanity
“The International Criminal Court wanted to put him on trial for crimes against humanity for his alleged role in the suppression of opposition protests in 2011.”
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot deadThe Namibian
the International Criminal Court is cited as a framework the DRC must comply with as a state party to the Rome Statute
“As a state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the DRC is expected to conduct trials in line with international human rights standards.”
Kabila’s Death Sentence: A Legal and Diplomatic Challenge for the DRCThe Namibian
The ICC has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and crimes of aggression
“"The ICC has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting proven war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, and crimes of aggression," the three leaders said.”
Three West African countries to quit UN top courtThe Pan-African Parliament has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended an extraordinary session to develop a roadmap for peaceful resolution, with Namibia's Head of Delegation to the parliament presenting a report that examined the security crisis and humanitarian impact of the conflict.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Pan-African Parliament has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended an extraordinary session to develop a roadmap for peaceful resolution, with Namibia's Head of Delegation to the parliament presenting a report that examined the security crisis and humanitarian impact of the conflict.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has tabled a roadmap at the Pan-African Parliament calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, a parliamentary fact-finding mission, and action against foreign interference fuelling the conflict. The recommendations include convening a special PAP session on Sudan, rejecting the parallel government established by the Rapid Support Forces, and condemning external actors prolonging the crisis.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
South Africa has rejected as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaians seeking investigation into attacks on foreigners, saying the petition falls short of the ICC's legal threshold and that its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana and other African countries have been repatriating citizens amid rising anti-migrant protests and violence.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and 15 other senior RSF members to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region, including the killing of the state governor and attacks on civilians and schools.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead at his home in Zintan, according to his political team's head, though conflicting reports suggest he may have died near Algeria's border. He was once considered his father's heir apparent and played a key role in Libya's rapprochement with the West before the regime's collapse in 2011.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.
6 January 2026 · New Era →