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The 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 courtA 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.
23 hours ago · 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.
23 hours ago · 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 →