![Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Spain wants to support ICJ in its implementation of measures including an order to Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court
Palestinian authorities have filed an application with the ICJ to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717058720_vote.jpg)
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
![South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716977896_Africaelections.jpg)
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
![EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election? EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716978823_elections.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
![World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
![ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714454839_InternationalCrimin.jpg)
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Israel and Palestinian leaders dismissed allegations of war crimes, and representatives for both sides criticised ICC prosecutor's decision.
Tue May 21 2024
![EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
![Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715938623_GiladNoam.jpg)
Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court
Israel defends the military necessity of its Gaza offensive at the International Court of Justice.
Fri May 17 2024
![Malaysia welcomes South Africa's latest request at ICJ to stop Israel genocide in Gaza Malaysia welcomes South Africa's latest request at ICJ to stop Israel genocide in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612171493_Putrajaya.jpg)
Malaysia welcomes South Africa's latest request at ICJ to stop Israel genocide in Gaza
This is the third request for additional measures brought by South Africa since the initial provisional measures granted by ICJ.
Fri May 17 2024
![South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715835171_Palestinianflag.jpg)
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will present its latest intervention at the top UN court today, seeking emergency measures to protect Rafah.
Thu May 16 2024
![Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel, President Petro says Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel, President Petro says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714639582_tbGustavoPetro.jpg)
Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel, President Petro says
Colombia President Gustavo Petro requested to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
Thu May 02 2024
![South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711687813_ceritalahasean.jpg)
South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711600538_TBMichealMartin.jpg)
Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel
Micheal Martin said what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."
Thu Mar 28 2024