JOHANNESBURG: South Africa backtracks on decision to quit the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing ‘communication’ errors from its ruling party.  According to VOA reports, South Africa has retracted its decision to quit the ICC in contradiction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s suggestion citing a “communication error”, on Tuesday. Earlier, President Ramaphosa leader of the ruling ANC (African National Congress) party, had claimed his party was inclined toward quitting the international criminal court after it had issued an arrest warrant for Russian President, Vladimir Putin.  Qatargate: Qatar Airways alleged kickbacks scandal at the European Parliament takes a new trend Shahbaz Gill allegedly ‘steals’ data of 114 military families from Nadra, creates fake profiles for ‘pro-Imran sympathizers’ According to reports, the warrant issued by the ICC meant Putin would be detained upon arrival in Pretoria, hosting this year’s bloc summit by hosting Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, respectively. A statement issued by Ramaphosa’s office, as a late-night retraction, read: “The presidency wishes to clarify that South Africa remains a signatory (to the ICC)”. The statement added that the clarification “follows an error in comment” made during the media briefing by the ANC. On the other hand, representatives of the ANC had informed … Continue reading African National Congress Backtracks decision to Quit ICC