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International Court of Justice

Also known as: ICJ

International court that has issued rulings on climate change obligations, labour rights, and cases involving Rwanda, genocide allegations and border disputes.

2026-05-042026-09-26

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Washington also accused the organisations of "taking actions to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict including through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to bypass negotiations through seeking unilateral recogniti …

    US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
  3. Citizen Digital

    … In May, Russia announced plans to local media to take the Baltic states -- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia -- to the International Court of Justice over alleged rights violations against Russian speakers. …

    Latvia bans books from Russia, Belarus over 'war propaganda'
  4. The Standard

    … Lawyers for Germany will kick off four days of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the court based in The Hague that rules on disputes between countries. …

    Germany seeks to quash Gaza genocide case at top UN court
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … The IIMM has provided extensive evidence in the proceedings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. …

    Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe
  7. The Standard

    … He also stopped at the University of Technology Sydney to talk higher education partnerships and found time to rally support for Kenya's candidates to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. …

    Value of diaspora in economic diplomacy
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu for the International Criminal Court (ICC).The visit underscores Kenya's broader foreign policy strategy of leveraging diplomatic engagements to attract investment, expand market access, creat …

    Kenya eyes trade, investment boost as PS Sing'Oei concludes Australia visit
  10. Capital News

    … Beyond the fuel agreement, Mudavadi said he sought Rwanda’s support for Kenya’s candidates seeking election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). …

    Government Approves Rwanda Fuel Transit Deal Through Mombasa
  11. The Standard

    … During ministerial engagements and bilateral consultations, he will campaign for Judge Phoebe Okowa, Kenya’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and Justice Njoki Ndung’u, Kenya’s nominee for the International Criminal Court (ICC), both for the 202 …

    Mudavadi in Ethiopia to advance Kenya's agenda at AU meeting
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … REUTERS/Jean Bizimana Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice over its role ​in the long-running conflict in the east, the government said on Friday. …

    Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict
  14. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya,Jun 26- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of committing genocide and widespread human rights abuses in eastern Zaire and later eastern Democratic Republic of …

    DRC Takes Rwanda to ICJ Over Alleged Three-Decade Campaign Of Abuses Against Congolese Hutus
World & Region

US denies visas to Palestinian Authority officials for UN assembly

The News

The United States has refused visas for Palestinian Authority officials, including president Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The State Department cited their failure to reform and ongoing activities that undermine peace prospects, while the Palestinian foreign ministry rejected the decision as unjustified and contrary to rebuilding trust.

17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. US denies visas to Palestinian Authority officials for UN assembly

    The United States has refused visas for Palestinian Authority officials, including president Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The State Department cited their failure to reform and ongoing activities that undermine peace prospects, while the Palestinian foreign ministry rejected the decision as unjustified and contrary to rebuilding trust.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

  1. Latvia bans books from Russia and Belarus over war propaganda

    Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers and printing products from Russia and Belarus, citing "disinformation and war propaganda" as threats to its security interests and to further reduce economic ties with countries supporting the war against Ukraine.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Germany seeks dismissal of Nicaragua's genocide accusation case

    Germany will ask the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support of Israel. The hearings at the ICJ in The Hague will span four days, with Germany arguing either that the court lacks jurisdiction or that Nicaragua's claims lack merit.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. UN finds Myanmar military escalating aerial attacks on civilians

    The UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar documented a pattern of deliberate aerial attacks on civilians, arbitrary detentions, torture and sexual violence by the Myanmar military, with such attacks intensifying in the lead-up to January elections and continuing unabated since.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

  1. Kenya should strategically engage diaspora for economic diplomacy

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya treats economic diplomacy as episodic rather than systematic infrastructure, citing the Foreign Affairs PS's recent visit to Australia as an example of intentional diplomacy, but noting that sustained diaspora engagement — as practiced by countries like South Korea and India — remains underdeveloped.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Kenya seeks trade and investment ties with Australia

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Kenya approves Rwanda fuel transit deal via Mombasa port

    Kenya's Cabinet has approved allowing Rwanda to import up to 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel through the Port of Mombasa and Kenya's pipeline network. The agreement is expected to strengthen Kenya's position as East Africa's main petroleum transit hub and enhance regional trade cooperation.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Mudavadi advances Kenya agenda at AU executive council meeting

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council (scheduled for July 28–29, 2026), where he will campaign for Kenya's candidates: Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the International Criminal Court.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Congo sues Rwanda at ICJ over decades-long eastern conflict

    The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of breaching international conventions on genocide, discrimination, and torture, alleging crimes including massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, and forced displacement spanning over three decades. Congo is seeking an ICJ order for Rwanda to cease violations and award reparations.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 26 June

  1. DRC files ICJ case against Rwanda over alleged genocide and abuses

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed proceedings at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of committing genocide and widespread human rights abuses in eastern Zaire and later eastern DRC from 1996 to the present, allegedly targeting Hutus who fled the 1994 Rwandan genocide and several Congolese ethnic groups.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. DRC files genocide case against Rwanda at ICJ

    The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice on Friday accusing Rwanda of atrocities, genocide, and widespread human rights violations in eastern DRC since 1996, including massacres, extrajudicial executions, torture, and sexual violence. Kinshasa also accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group, which Rwanda denies.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

  1. US to end South Africa HIV funding over Afrikaner persecution claims

    The US government says it will stop funding South Africa's HIV and Aids programmes, citing the government's alleged failure to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community. South Africa's health ministry responded that it had not been informed of the decision but has been working on a self-reliance plan.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Opinion: Iran asserts legal right to manage Strait of Hormuz

    An opinion piece argues that Iran, as a primary coastal state, has legal authority to manage maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz and has taken measures to prevent security risks, citing persistent aggression and security threats in the region.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Israeli security minister's treatment of detained activists condemned

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing detained activists from dozens of countries kneeling with hands zip-tied while being pushed and dragged by Israeli personnel after being intercepted on a Mediterranean flotilla. The video sparked international condemnation from Australian, EU, and US officials, with an international lawyer arguing that Israel violated international law obligations toward detainees.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kenya votes with 141 nations on UN climate resolution

    The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution welcoming an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on States' legal obligations regarding climate change, with 141 countries including Kenya voting in favour, while the US, Russia, Belarus, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen voted against.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. UN court to rule on whether strike rights exist in 1948 treaty

    The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on whether the 1948 Convention 87 of the International Labour Organisation implicitly protects the right to strike. The non-binding ruling, expected Thursday, could clarify the right to strike in international law and has profound implications for global labour relations, with unions arguing the convention protects strike rights and employers disagreeing.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 11 May

  1. CSOs call for African leaders to rethink governance and economic transformation

    Civil society organisations from across Africa have urged African leaders to reconsider governance, economic transformation, and the continent's global role, saying that despite abundant natural resources and a young population, Africa's wealth has not translated into prosperity for its people. The organisations, gathered at the Social Innovation Pavilion Summit ahead of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, have prioritised human rights protection, regional security, and Artificial Intelligence as key issues for African leaders to address.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Venezuela rejects World Court jurisdiction in Guyana border dispute

    Venezuela told the International Court of Justice that it rejects the court's jurisdiction over a century-old dispute with Guyana regarding a 160,000-square-km border territory around the Esequibo river and an offshore area where significant oil and gas discoveries have been made.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. Judge calls for international law overhaul on climate accountability

    Judge Abdulqawi Yusuf, President Emeritus of the International Court of Justice, has called for a comprehensive review of international law to address the evasion of accountability by historical polluters and to better represent the Global South in climate justice. He argued that post-World War II legal frameworks often sideline African voices while allowing developed nations to escape environmental consequences of their industrial history.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

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