Niger formally requests withdrawal from the ICC and joins the Alliance of Sahel States, while atrocities occur in northern Uganda.

The entities involved

• International Criminal Court →

  intergovernmental organization and international tribunal

  • Juan Manuel Santos delivered a keynote address in Cape Town, warning that the International Criminal Court is facing direct attacks and intimidation.Fri 19:03
  • The US imposed sanctions on the ICC while the ICC issued warrants for Israeli leaders and investigated US actions in Latin America.Fri 16:37
• Alliance of Sahel States →

  inter-state military alliance for the collective defense architecture of the states of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali

  • The Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States citing disagreements.Fri 14:44
  • The Alliance of Sahel States activated its investment bank in Bamako, with Assimi Goïta's transition mandate shaping the alliance structure.Mon 11:45
• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • Health initiatives are underway in Uganda, focusing on reducing maternal deaths and addressing teenage pregnancy in Busoga.00:46
  • Ms O'Sullivan's mother conducted research into rural health systems in Uganda.00:46

Related events

• Malawi withdrew its candidate from the International Criminal Court race on October 1, 2026.Oct 24
• The International Criminal Court is accused of exploiting Africa, drawing criticism regarding its focus and operations.Oct 9
• A former spokesperson for the International Criminal Court has joined an African consultancy firm.Oct 22