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Morocco commemorates 50 years since King Hassan II’s Green March declaration

Morocco today marks the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in its history, the announcement by the late King Hassan II of the Green March, a peaceful initiative to reclaim Sahara. The declaration coincided with the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which acknowledged legal ties......

Mali escalates drone dispute with Algeria to International Court of Justice

Mali has formally lodged a complaint against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army reconnaissance drone in early April within Malian territory. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries, which have faced growing......

First Moroccan clerk at ICJ reflects rise in global legal representation

Adil Auraghi, a Stanford Law graduate, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program. Beginning in September, Auraghi will work under Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of Brazil, contributing......

Israel intercepts Handala aid ship as Gaza blockade tightens

In a move widely condemned by human rights organizations, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) intercepted the humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters on Saturday night. The ship, carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine, and water purification systems, was attempting to break the......

China welcomes ICJ’s “positive” opinion on climate reparations

China expressed strong support on Thursday for the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which opens the door for countries suffering from climate change impacts to seek reparations from nations that fail to meet their climate obligations. “This advisory opinion......

International Court of Justice to issue landmark climate opinion

The Hague, July 23, 2025 – The United Nations' highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is expected to deliver a groundbreaking advisory opinion on Wednesday regarding states' legal obligations to combat climate change. A central issue at stake: should historically......

China launches mediation organization in Hong Kong to rival World Court

China has officially launched a new international mediation body in Hong Kong, aiming to position it as a global alternative to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over a ceremony that ratified the Convention on the Establishment of the International......

Ramaphosa’s US Visit Aims to Mend Strained Ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......

Spain's call for action on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged for increased international pressure to halt what he describes as Israel's "massacre in Gaza." Speaking at an Arab League summit in Baghdad, Sanchez emphasized the urgent need for a United Nations resolution aimed at securing humanitarian aid......