By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Capital FM
Kenyan jurist Phoebe Okowa was re-elected to the International Court of Justice for a nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after securing 13 votes in the UN Security Council. She defeated Peruvian Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza in the third round, according to Capital FM.
Sierra Leone withdrew the candidacy of its jurist Charles Chernor Jalloh and backed Kenyan Phoebe Okowa, who was ultimately elected to the International Court of Justice. She secured eight votes in the Security Council and 106 in the General Assembly for a nine-year term starting on 6 February 2027, according to Sierra Loaded.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Source: Sierra Loaded ·
Sierra Leone has withdrawn the candidacy of its jurist Charles Jalloh and is backing Phoebe Okowa, Kenya’s candidate for the remaining seat at the International Court of Justice. Okowa received 87 votes in the UN General Assembly, but only four in the Security Council in the second round, reports Capital FM.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Source: Capital FM ·
The DRC, led by Félix Tshisekedi and his allies, is challenging the method for appointing the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, as Louise Mushikiwabo seeks a third term. The battle is expected to continue at the next summit in Phnom Penh, according to Jeune Afrique.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Jeune Afrique ·
Kenya wants to refer Saudi Arabia’s suspension of visas and entry ban to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Nairobi says the nine Ebola cases are linked to one cluster and requests scientific justification, according to Capital FM.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Capital FM ·
Kenya targets 1.5 million irrigated acres to boost food productionThe Kenyan government is targeting irrigation for 1.5 million acres to boost food production and limit imports, with an initial phase of 500,000 acres. Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho says the Galana-Kulalu project is contributing to this goal, following public investment of 520 million Kenyan shillings in its water infrastructure.
Ugandan AUSSOM contingent remains in SomaliaSomalia says the withdrawal of Ugandan forces deployed under bilateral arrangements does not include the contingent serving with the African Union mission AUSSOM. Somali National Security Advisor Awes Hagi Yusuf Ahmed says the contingent continues its mission with the Somali army and other partners, according to UG Diplomat.The week in Africa
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