Senegalese civil society “remains vigilant” as top court overturns election delay
The Constitutional Council nullified a presidential decree and a law passed by parliament postponing the February 25 elections. The chief election body has ordered that elections be held “as soon as possible,” with President Macky Sall’s term set to expire on April 2
Australian lawmakers call for Julian Assange’s release ahead of extradition appeal
The motion in parliament, which was supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has called for the return of imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to his family in Australia. Assange is days away from a final court hearing in the UK against his extradition to the US.
Thousands forced to flee in DRC’s North Kivu province as M23 attacks intensify
Attacks by the Rwanda-backed M23 has led to another wave of mass displacement in the province of North Kivu. The rebel group has tried to make advances towards the provincial capital of Goma, attacking the town of Sake which lies just 25 kilometers away.
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor reveals threats to family in wake of ICJ case against Israel
Pandor has reported receiving threats against her and her children and has alleged involvement of Israeli intelligence
Anger grows over “constitutional coup” in Senegal after deferral of presidential election
On February 3, President Macky Sall announced an indefinite suspension of the presidential election set for February 25. On February 5, after opposition deputies were forcibly removed by security forces from the parliament, the chamber voted to push the polls to December 15.
Israeli ministers join thousands of settlers in calling for colonization of Gaza
While PM Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel’s plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own Cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to “return” to the Strip.
After expelling Palestinian workers, Israel turns to the Global South for labor
Israel has thus far signed agreements with Kenya and Malawi to bring in workers to its agricultural sector, which has otherwise relied on Palestinian and Thai migrant labor
ICJ upholds South Africa’s case against Israel, orders measures to prevent genocide in Gaza
While the Court did not grant South Africa’s request for an immediate suspension of Israel’s military operations, it has ordered Israel take “all measures” to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, including by its military