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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…

 (CNN) — The week took an unexpected tumble when the nation’s highest court, dressed in its traditional garb of mystery, decided TikTok’s days on American soil might be numbered. In an enigmatic move, the Supreme Court cleared the path for a contentious prohibition on the app, nodding along the lines of "Seize the day, TikTok," much to the dismay of its lively community of creators and dancers. Despite effervescent protestations from the app's ownership, which framed the impending ban as a thumbing at the nose of the First…

The U.S. Supreme Court has commenced deliberations regarding a contentious law that could enforce a ban on TikTok or mandate its sale by January 19, casting a spotlight on the delicate balance between free speech rights and national security issues surrounding the popular short-video application created by the Chinese firm ByteDance. TikTok, alongside its parent company ByteDance and a handful of content creators, is fighting against a piece of legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last year, which was…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – On Saturday, Iran's leading figure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, vowing that any further aggression would provoke “a devastating response.” His remarks follow an uptick in Iranian threats aimed at Israel, especially in light of a military strike on October 26 that targeted Iranian bases, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals. The potential for a broader conflict looms over the already volatile Middle East, exacerbated by the…

The Texas Supreme Court has delivered a last-minute halt to the execution of Robert Roberson, a man on the autism spectrum, whose conviction for murder stems from what his attorneys argue was a grave misdiagnosis related to "shaken baby syndrome." This 57-year-old man faced lethal injection at the state prison in Huntsville after being sentenced for the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in February 2002. However, in a dramatic twist, the state's highest court intervened, granting a temporary stay following…

Somalia's Supreme Military Tribunal Delivers Sentence in Soldier's Fatal Shooting Mogadishu (AX) — Today, the Supreme Court of the Armed Forces reached a decisive conclusion regarding two soldiers entangled in a tragic fatal shooting incident that took place earlier this year. Private Mahad Ali Abdi, serving with NISA, faces a death sentence by firing squad for his involvement in the death of Abdiraxmaan Osman Muse. In contrast, Private Bol Adnaan Muse Mohamed has been handed a six-year prison term for his role in the…

On Monday, April 19, the Supreme Court dismissed the Advocate General's appeal and confirmed the abandonment of the proceedings against several personalities, including former Prime Minister Boubou Cissé and radio host Ras Bath, who since December have been accused of plotting a coup. State with mysterious contours against the state. Five of the 7 defendants who have been imprisoned since December have…

Supreme government official pictured with Al-Shabaab prisoner MOGADISHU, Somalia - The credibility of the federal government in Somalia could once again be called into question after a top government official was seen with an Al-Shabaab prisoner who has been under NISA custody since 2014. Ali Yare, deputy governor of the Banadir region and a close associate of outgoing President…