… Relax."Drawing from Kenya's political history, Kindiki recalled the 2013 General Election, when then-presidential candidates Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto won despite facing cases before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. …
… ) that could include further sanctions and other measures, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty." The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague …
… (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Morocco's dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands sparked scenes of joy Tuesday in The Hague, home to a large Moroccan community, but also violent arrests amid clashes with police. …
… In a statement released on Friday, the Hague-based court confirmed that the DRC had instituted proceedings against Rwanda over what it described as “abuses attributable to Rwanda over a period extending from 1996 to the present day.” According to the application, the DRC alleges …
… The DRC argued that the Hague-based ICJ had jurisdiction to hear the case, including under the international convention against genocide, the court added.The DRC said the alleged atrocities targeted Hutus on its territory following the 1994 massacre in Rwanda of Tutsis and modera …
… The ICC – based in The Hague in the Netherlands – was set up in 2002 to pursue cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression. …
… Previous editions of the summit have been hosted in The Hague, Seoul and Spain's A Coruña.Speaking during the announcement, Ambassador Philip Thigo said the summit would seek to move discussions beyond broad ethical principles and focus on practical actions. …
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture, and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal in The Hague and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Thaci was convicted for crimes committed as top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during Kosovo's break from Serbia in the 1990s, including the murder of 96 political opponents and perceived collaborators.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture, and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal in The Hague and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Thaci was convicted for crimes committed as top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during Kosovo's break from Serbia in the 1990s, including the murder of 96 political opponents and perceived collaborators.
A tribunal in The Hague convicted former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci and three other former KLA guerrilla leaders of war crimes including illegal arrests, torture, murder, and cruel treatment. Thaci received 25 years, while his co-defendants received sentences of 25, 18, and 13 years respectively.
Norwegian authorities repatriated 69 Russian nationals who were stranded after a Russian ship was seized at the demand of Ukrainian state energy group Naftogaz. The seizure of the Professor Molchanov vessel was ordered by a Norwegian court in relation to Naftogaz's compensation claim against Russia for assets seized following the 2014 annexation of Crimea.
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.
Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, died last week while serving a life sentence. His body arrived in Serbia on Thursday and was received with military honours, with the casket draped in the Serbian flag and carried by soldiers, while pro-government media reported crowds gathering to honour him.
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, including preventing Tutsis from escaping a stadium in Mbazi where approximately 3,000 were killed, and throwing a grenade into the crowd. He was convicted of war crimes and genocide after the judge found his actions were committed with "genocidal intent."
Ratko Mladić, a Bosnian Serb military commander convicted in 2017 of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992–95 Balkans wars, has died aged 84 in a UN detention facility in The Hague where he had been imprisoned since 2011.
The head of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, has called on Japan to counter U.S. efforts to pressure ICC members to quit the institution, citing Tokyo's role as the court's biggest financial backer. The Trump administration has sanctioned the ICC president and a senior lawyer, and has called on other countries to leave the body, a call at least five countries have already heeded.
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.
The United Opposition has called on the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor to investigate President William Ruto following attacks on Opposition politicians during rallies. People's Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua said the ICC should review previous charges against Ruto and assess whether to reopen the case, urging the prosecutor to monitor developments and investigate if evidence emerges of widespread or systematic attacks organized or tolerated by authorities.
US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.
International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces used prohibited chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. The sanctions, which took effect on July 20, expand export controls, impose additional financial and aviation-related restrictions, and require the US to oppose loans and financial assistance to Sudan through international financial institutions.
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to decide the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a staff member, which he denies. Khan stepped back from his duties in May 2025 to fight the allegations made by a female colleague after an inquiry launched the previous year.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki adopted a softer tone while addressing worshippers at an ACK Diocese thanksgiving service, preaching humility and patience days after the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election to the Democracy for the Citizens Party. His remarks come amid political debate over his future as running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said government leaders under President William Ruto have resolved to keep politics away from the altar and not divide communities, assuring Mt Kenya that the government will not be divided and that its record will carry Ruto and allies into the 2027 elections.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed opposition efforts to fracture the Mt Kenya region politically, appealing for unity and peaceful politics while reaffirming the government's commitment to the region. His remarks come amid heightened political activity in Mt Kenya and following the United Democratic Alliance's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.
The Trump administration announced a sweeping campaign against the ICC, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and vowing to pressure other countries to withdraw from the court and cut financial support. The campaign aims to "systematically disable the ICC's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty."
Morocco's penalty shoot-out victory over the Netherlands sparked celebrations in The Hague's Moroccan community, with fans dancing and cheering in streets, though riot police later dispersed crowds with water cannons and baton charges, leading to arrests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.