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Added on the 26/01/2024 14:55:38 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN's top court, ahead of a landmark ruling on allegation of genocide in Gaza -- a case that has sparked global attention. The case was brought by South Africa, which has accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, set up in 1948 as the world reeled from the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators chant slogans and make public speeches in Cape Town as Israel will face accusations lodged by South Africa at the UN's top court that it has committed "genocidal" acts in Gaza, charges the country's president dismissed as "atrocious" and "preposterous". IMAGES
Outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, Netherlands, as the prosecutor Karim Khan, says he is seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes including "starvation", "wilful killing", and "extermination and/or murder". IMAGES
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma leaves Johannesburg's Constitutional court as it was hearing an appeal to have him declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades. IMAGES
An eruption of joy in Pretoria at the screening of proceedings in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, organized by the Embassy of the State of Palestine and South Africa’s ruling ANC party. Those gathered waved flags and cheered after the UN court says Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.