Journalists For Justice

10/05/2026

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me." — Charlotte Brontë

To every mother who has lived that truth — fearless, free, and unstoppable. Happy Mother's Day from JFJ! 💚

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day!

Salute to all the workers who keep our families, communities, and nation moving every single day. Your tireless efforts bring peace, stability, and progress.

Wishing you strength, safety, and fair rewards always.

Happy International Workers’ Day from Journalists for Justice! ✊

03/04/2026

Happy Easter from Journalists for Justice.

As we mark this season of reflection, renewal, and hope, we wish you and your loved ones peace and strength.

May Easter bring fresh courage, compassion, and a renewed commitment to truth, justice, and human dignity.

28/03/2026

Yesterday, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War released a list of alleged Kenyan nationals fighting for Russian forces.

The list runs into the hundreds—lending weight to earlier assessments, including Kenya’s NIS estimate of about 1,000 recruits.

However, discrepancies are evident, some names appear multiple times with different dates of birth, and the information remains difficult to independently verify.

26/03/2026

For over a year, the International Criminal Court - ICC has been investigating sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. A judges’ review is now out, and the findings are split.

A investigation found evidence of “non-consensual sexual contact.” But judges said it did not meet the legal threshold for misconduct, citing gaps and unresolved inconsistencies via
The New York Times.

The Assembly of States Parties says the disciplinary process is ongoing and confidential, no decisions have been taken, and cautions against drawing conclusions from media reports as it reviews the findings. Coalition for the International Criminal Court.

20/03/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak

As we mark the end of Ramadan, we join Muslim communities in celebrating Eid al-Fitr — a time of reflection, compassion, and renewal.

Eid reminds us of the values that also guide our work: justice, dignity, and care for one another. At a time when many families continue to seek truth, accountability, and healing, these values matter more than ever.

May this day bring peace to homes, strength to communities, and hope to those still waiting for justice.

🕊️ Eid Mubarak.

15/01/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to chase justice across the world's toughest courtrooms? Essa M. Faal's story pulls no punches – from leading Darfur genocide probes at the International Criminal Court - ICC to defending big names like Kenya's current president WIlliam Samoe Ruto, and his former Uhuru Kenyatta and uncovering Gambia’s dark past as TRRC lead counsel.

Check out his candid profile on JFJustice.net, where he opens up about those frontline battles in international justice and shares straight-talk hopes for Gambia's future – think healing old wounds and building something solid.

Worth a read if accountability and real change fire you up. 👉👉https://jfjustice.net/essa-faal-my-experiences-in-international-justice-my-hopes-and-dreams-for-the-gambia/ 👇

After resigning from his latest ICC assignment Essa Faal has returned home with his sights set on his country’s presidency.

12/01/2026

Ukrainian forces say they have captured a Ugandan national fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This is the first publicly known case involving a Ugandan citizen, and only the second documented capture from East Africa, after Evans Kibet, a Kenyan national captured earlier. He was captured by soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade near the city of Lyman in Donetsk region.

The man, says he was promised civilian work in Russia but ended up in the war after being forced to sign a military contract.

20/11/2025

Until the violent election-related erupted in from the end of last month, Madagascar was the latest African country in the spotlight as discontented citizens expressed displeasure at their leadership. Only, it's forces decided to support the people.

Read: https://jfjustice.net/madagascar-coup-as-peril-providence-or-promise-to-new-transition/

20/11/2025

The International Criminal Court - ICC will, on December 9, 2025, deliver the sentencing judgment Mr , who was found guilty of crimes against humanity and committed in , between August 2003 and April 2004.

28/10/2025

“By the will of the Almighty, I will come back in November 2025 and stay peacefully in my motherland,” said in a 13-minute speech relayed via WhatsApp, nearly 9 years after his exile in 2016.

https://www.theafricareport.com/396289/the-gambia-faces-reckoning-as-exiled-former-president-jammeh-vows-november-return/

The Africa Report WAVE Gambia Solo Sandeng Foundation Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission - TRRC