In the news: ICC petition alleges crimes against migrants in SA; Kotin is a public figure tied to ongoing debates around xenophobia and migration in Africa.
Two Ghanaian petitioners have submitted an ICC request alleging a pattern of attacks on migrants in South Africa and calling for accountability. The ICC has confirmed receipt and a preliminary examination is possible; South Africa rejects the move as opportunistic, citing robust domestic laws. The asylum-outflow continues as protests and violence persist.