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On Monday, January 27, the Supreme Court of Liberia found itself noticeably absent from a pivotal moment in the political arena: President Joseph Boakai's constitutionally mandated annual address. As he spoke, the seats reserved for the five justices sat barren, a striking tableau that raised eyebrows and sparked a whirlwind of speculation. Did they choose to stay away to avoid giving a nod of legitimacy to the executive branch's recognition of Richard Nagbe Koon, the ruling Unity Party's pick for Speaker of the House of…

Istanbul (AX) — The 10th Annual International Conference of the Global Somali Diaspora (GSD) kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, honing in on the crucial part the Somali diaspora plays in the nation's rejuvenation and development. Fathudin Ospite, the Somali Ambassador to Turkey, spotlighted the significance of this gathering. The event has drawn several ministers from the Somali federal government and esteemed delegates worldwide. He stated, "A substantial Somali community, primarily students, lives in Turkey, cementing…

House dancing, locking, popping or even top rock, it is in front of a full house that the artists compete for these street dances whose figures are exclusively attached standing. A rare space where young people have their place, Jessica, 15, notes: “Standing dance gives us young Madagascans the opportunity to develop and show that we have things to say. That's why I'm very involved in this dance. When I am angry, melancholy or happy, I express it with this art. There are not many places dedicated…

AXADLE, Northeastern State - Somalia's northeastern part of Northeastern State on Saturday received a large number of distinguished guests ahead of the annual Forum for Ideas 2020, scheduled for 29 December.