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World must act against Israel’s genocide in Gaza: National Assembly speaker

Dawn 19 Apr 2025
ISLAMABAD ... He also underscored that South Africa’s initiation of legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging violations of the Genocide Convention, marks another critical step in international law ... .
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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

Business Ghana 18 Apr 2025
To his more than 219 million followers on his social media platform X, Mr Musk made the racially charged claim that his satellite internet service provider was "not allowed to operate in South Africa simply because I';m not black".
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Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs’ Plight and Kampala Convention Domestication

This Day 18 Apr 2025
The Convention, adopted by the African Union in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. It is the first legally binding regional instrument on internal displacement.
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The Man that Sold a Fake Airport to a Bank for $242M

Greek Reporter 16 Apr 2025
Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) June 8, 2023. Legal challenges and claims of innocence ... In 2021, Nwude publicly claimed he was unaware of the scam and alleged his legal team had pressured ...
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How Breeding and Genetics Are Shaping the Next Generation of Cannabis Seeds

Daily Emerald 16 Apr 2025
Global Impact and Legal Expansion. As more regions legalize cannabis, the demand for genetically advanced seeds continues to rise ... Countries like Canada, Colombia, and parts of Africa are beginning to influence the direction of seed development.
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“All Conspirators”

Human Rights Watch 16 Apr 2025
The Resolution on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Aid in Africa notes that “the only purpose of Military Courts shall be to determine offenses of a purely military nature committed by pure military personnel.”.
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New Bill risks further breakdown in bilateral relations amid SA fatigue and US tariff war

Independent online (SA) 15 Apr 2025
South Africa is no longer a reliable partner" for the US ... At the end of the day, the official reminds that South Africa is a sovereign state with legal instruments to protect its sovereignty and a duty to protect and promote its reputation.
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Palestinian Resistance in an Orwellian World

Consortium News 15 Apr 2025
History will harshly and rightly judge those countries and officials who have failed to fulfill their moral as well as their legal obligations to end the genocide ... Republic of South Africa ... South Africa, on Dec ... In “South Africa v.
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Baby dies after botched home circumcision causes 'severe bleeding' | Daily Mail Online

The Daily Mail 15 Apr 2025
The infant was seven days old when he was given the procedure, which is very common in East Africa ... It is practiced across various cultures and religions around the world, including Judaism, Islam, as well as certain ethnic groups in Africa.
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The Task Ahead: How Strategic Appointment Could Shape NNPCL’s Turnaround under Bayo Ojulari

This Day 14 Apr 2025
At Coca-Cola, she managed legal operations and shaped social impact through her role as Legal Adviser and Secretary to the Board of the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation.
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South Africa leads global conversation with principle and purpose

Mail Guardian South Africa 14 Apr 2025
At a time of global uncertainty and deepening polarisation, South Africa is offering something rare ... This is about logistics and leadership — something South Africa has repeatedly proven it can deliver ... South Africa has also taken bold legal steps.
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University of the Free State sets new standards of excellence

Independent online (SA) 14 Apr 2025
... in Southern Africa ... Advocate Shamila Batohi, National Director of Public Prosecutions, praised the programme as “a model for legal education in South Africa.”Platinum Status for financial governance.
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Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ranks Neocleous & Co LLC Tier 1 across all practice areas

CyprusMail 14 Apr 2025
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has once again solidified its position as the leading law firm in Cyprus, earning Tier 1 recognition across all practice areas in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 guide ... About Legal 500 EMEA.
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Reform the African criminal justice system, starting with prisons oversight

Mail Guardian South Africa 14 Apr 2025
Without accountability, legal protections are just ink on paper ... Pretrial detention has become not just a legal tool but a punitive measure against the politically inconvenient and economically powerless.
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