S AFRICA: Church Warns Against International Criminal Court Withdrawal

JOHANNESBURG OCTOBER 28, 2016(CISA) – The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference(SACBC) has warned South Africa against withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. “We appeal to the government to reconsider its decision and remain within ICC until such a time that Africa has developed an effective regional court with the capacity and will to demand accountability […]

KENYA: Electoral Body Selection Panel Appoints Bernadette Musundi as Chair

NAIROBI OCTOBER 21, 2016(CISA) – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel has appointed Bernadette Musundi as its chairperson. The announcement which also confirmed Prof Abdul El-Busaidy as the deputy was made following the panel’s first meeting today after commissioning by President Uhuru Kenyatta last week. Musundi was selected by Kenya conference of […]