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Mogadishu (AX) In many corners of the world, the celebration of youth and their achievements manifests in various forms. In Somalia, this celebration takes on a spiritual and intellectual tone through the national Holy Quran Competition, an annual event that vividly captures the essence of faith, education, and cultural heritage. On a serene evening marking the end of Ramadan, adorned in the traditional serenity of the holy month, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took center stage to honor this year’s champions of Quranic…

In a stunning political twist, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party. This unexpected turn marks the beginning of a new chapter as the party gears up to find his successor. On a chilly morning outside Rideau Cottage, Trudeau addressed the nation, asserting his commitment to remain Prime Minister until a new leader emerges. However, he acknowledged the challenges he faced, struggling with "internal battles" that he couldn't surmount. Proclaiming the…

The Senate of Liberia has agreed to the draft budget for 2025 put forth by a faction within the House of Representatives, identifying themselves as the "majority Bloc." However, this move hasn't come without its share of controversy. Analysts, including the beleaguered Speaker Fonati Koffa and a former Supreme Court justice, have raised eyebrows about the legitimacy of this financial document. They point to ongoing tensions between the Speaker's supporters and those seeking to remove him from office. This hefty budget,…

In a turn of events that could challenge Romania's unwavering support for Ukraine, the nation is heading toward an unexpected presidential run-off on December 8. This contest pits a hard-right critic of NATO against the leader of a centre-right opposition party. As the results pour in, the landscape of Romanian politics may be on the cusp of a significant shift. With nearly all votes tallied—99.9% to be exact—Calin Georgescu, the hard-right candidate, secured 22.9% of the votes, while his centre-right rival, Elena Lasconi,…

In a surprising turn of events, James Cleverly, who served as the Conservative Shadow Home Secretary, has been dropped from the race to lead the party. Emerging victorious from the fray are Shadow Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. They've successfully advanced to the final phase of this leadership contest. In the coming weeks, the party's wider membership will cast their votes, with the anticipated winner set to be unveiled on November 2. After a contentious fourth round of…

In Guinea, 10 of the 11 unsuccessful candidates for the presidential election on 18 October gathered in a collective to challenge the official results proclaimed by Ceni, which gave outgoing President Alpha Condé the winner in the first round. as reported from Conakry, Carol ValadeAt the headquarters of PACT, the party of…