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Audio By VocalizeA suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio station that urged on the brutal massacres, died Saturday, according to the international court in The Hague where he had faced trial. …
Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga deadCitizen Digital
… Duterte was arrested in March last year, flown to the Netherlands on the same day, and is detained in The Hague awaiting trial. …
Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC hides in buildingCitizen Digital
… Chief Justice Koome said Justice Njoki was picked after a rigorous process, adding that she was certain she would make valuable contributions at the Hague-based court. …
President Ruto officially submits Justice Njoki Ndung'u for election to ICCCapital News
… Chief Justice Koome said Justice Njoki was picked after a rigorous process, adding that she was certain she would make valuable contributions at the Hague-based court. …
Ruto launches Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC candidature at State House NairobiCapital News
… The ICC, headquartered in The Hague in the Netherlands, is the world’s permanent international criminal court mandated to prosecute the gravest international crimes. …
Justice Njoki Ndung’u Highlights Supreme Court Experience in ICC Judge BidCapital News
… Officials say Kenya’s campaign is not only about securing a seat at the Hague-based court, but also reaffirming the country’s commitment to international justice and Africa’s contribution to global legal systems. …
President Ruto Introduces Justice Njoki Ndung’u to World Leaders in ICC Campaign DriveThe Standard
… tra-judicial killings and human rights violations as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.The ICC is set to hold elections for six vacant judge positions in December 2026 during the 25th Assembly of State Parties in New York.Ruto’s effort to secure a seat on the Hague …
Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC positionCitizen Digital
… If elected, Justice Ndung'u will be the second Kenyan to join the ICC bench, after Judge Joyce Aluoch, who served in The Hague from 2009 to 2018.
President Ruto mounts campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC positionThe Standard
… This small painting, displayed in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, is of a scene that might be familiar to any carer for nursery- or school-aged children today. …
Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhoodCitizen Digital
… Guyana brought the dispute to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, also known as the World Court, in 2018. …
Venezuela tells Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territoryNiger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has secured hosting rights for the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, to be held in Nairobi in April 2027, making it the first African country and first Global South nation to host the meeting. The two-day summit will bring together governments, military leaders, technology firms, researchers and policy experts to discuss practical safeguards around AI use in defence systems.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 68-year-old Rwandan man is on trial in the Netherlands, accused of inciting and participating in the massacre of 3,000 Tutsis in the southern Mbazi district during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, and of looting and destroying Tutsi homes.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Félicien Kabuga, described as a key financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide in which close to a million people were killed, has died at age 91 while hospitalised in The Hague. His death during his trial leaves victims' families without closure and questions about his networks and the extent of his role partially unanswered.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman accused of financing and supporting the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, has died while hospitalized in The Hague. The UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed his death and ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman facing charges of genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, incitement to genocide, and crimes against humanity, has died while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherlands. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances of his death.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU expressed intention to join a special tribunal to prosecute Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in 2022.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Felicien Kabuga, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide accused of financing and orchestrating Radio-Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), died Saturday in his 90s at a hospital in The Hague where he faced trial. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has ordered a full inquiry into his death.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity, sought refuge inside the building. Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla confirmed no casualties and said the search for the gunmen was ongoing.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidature for the International Criminal Court judge position at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, calling it a national endorsement and urging Kenyans to support her bid. Ruto highlighted Justice Njoki's over three decades of service as a State counsel, Nominated MP, constitutional reform advocate, and Supreme Court judge.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched Lady Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidature for the International Criminal Court judge position at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, calling it a national endorsement and emphasizing Kenya's commitment to international justice and a rules-based international order.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Njoki Ndung'u, nominated by the Kenyan government, is running for election as an International Criminal Court judge, emphasizing her Supreme Court experience, commitment to victim-centred justice, and record of independent judicial reasoning.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Institute of Human Rights has criticized President Ruto's efforts to support Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung'u's candidacy for an ICC bench position, citing Ruto's alleged role in hindering justice for victims of 2007/2008 post-election violence and arguing the Kenyan government failed to provide full cooperation in ICC prosecutions.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is campaigning for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u, Kenya's candidate for the International Criminal Court, introducing her to regional and international leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron. The election is set for December 2026 during the 25th Assembly of State Parties in New York, with seven candidates competing for the position.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
For Mother's Day, five experts share their favourite paintings of mothers or maternal figures, including works by Gerard ter Borch and Caravaggio that capture the relationship between mother and child through both intimate domestic scenes and spiritual imagery.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya has intensified efforts to secure a seat for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u at the International Criminal Court, with President William Ruto and top government officials rallying behind her candidacy in what officials describe as a coordinated, non-partisan push. Ndung'u, a long-serving Supreme Court judge since 2011, is recognised for her work on constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, and the Sexual Offences Act.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic backing for Justice Njoki Ndung'u's bid for a seat on the International Criminal Court, with President Ruto convening a high-level strategy meeting that included the Chief Justice, Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Head of Public Service to demonstrate unified commitment.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court ordered $8.5 million in compensation to victims of Al Hassan, a Malian former jihadist leader convicted in 2024 of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court awarded collective community-based reparations and symbolic measures to 65,202 victims.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch firm De Heus is investing Ksh.3 billion in an animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River, aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains and food security. The Netherlands has over 150 companies operating in Kenya and is deepening economic ties with the country as a regional trade hub.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed murder charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against humanity, saying there were "substantial grounds" to believe he played a key role in the murders of 76 people as part of his so-called "war on drugs". The case will now proceed to trial.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →