QUOTES

‘There is no sum of money that will repair these wrongs suffered.’

– National Bar Association president Matadi Wamba, confirming that DRC prosecutors are suing the 51 people they blame for a failed coup for the equivalent of $250 in damages

‘Upon receiving reports that a vessel may be carrying weapons intended for Israel, I addressed a letter to Cabinet, International Relations Ministry, Works Ministry, as well as the Safety & Security Ministry, advising and reminding them of our international obligations, not only under the Genocide Convention but also as articulated in the recent advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice.’

– Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab. confirming that Namibia has taken a stand against the ongoing Gaza war and blocked a vessel carrying weapons destined for Israel from docking

‘This crown is not just for beauty; it's a call for unity.’

– Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina, who has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after being forced to drop out of the SA event

‘I and the entire WHO family in Africa and around the world will support you every step of the way.’

– Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director-general, saluting Tanzania's Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile who has been nominated as the director of the WHO in Africa

‘These practices have resulted in increasing political polarisation and self-censorship,’ which inhibit legitimate freedom of opinion, expression, association and assembly – the basic tenants of democracy.’

– Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. She was addressing the arrests of activists in Zambia.