Also known as: The Hague branch
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The 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 territoryCapital News
… If successful, Ndung’u will join the 18-member bench of the ICC based in The Hague, Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for Kenya’s influence in global legal affairs.
Kenya backs Justice Njoki Ndung’u in bid for ICC judgeshipCitizen Digital
… If successful, Justice Ndung’u would join the 18-member bench of the ICC in The Hague, a court tasked with prosecuting crimes of international concern, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. …
Kenya mounts unified campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bidCitizen Digital
… The collective rehabilitation measures ordered by the ICC, which sits in The Hague, will include "socio-economic support, educational programmes or trainings, and psychological support", a statement read. …
ICC orders Ksh.1B compensation for victims of Malian war criminalCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Kenya’s Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Sjoerd Sjoerdsma recently held talks at The Hague, where they discussed ways to address regulatory and market access challenges to unlock further economic opportunities b …
Netherlands deepens Kenya ties with Ksh.3B feed plant investment in Athi RiverCitizen Digital
… He was arrested and taken to The Hague last March. Duterte has long insisted he instructed police to kill only in self-defence and has always defended the crackdown. …
ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murderIsraeli 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.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
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."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rejected suggestions that the Kenya Kwanza coalition is losing its grip on the Mt Kenya region following the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting the bloc remains united and calling for the region's political cohesion.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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."
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →