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Former Liberian President George Weah delivered a powerful message to Africa's largest legal body: democracy needs more than elections to survive. Speaking at Nigeria's Bar Association conference, the football legend turned statesman urged 150,000 lawyers to fearlessly protect justice and democratic institutions across the continent.
A judge removed from power by Viktor Orban 14 years ago just became Hungary's president, marking a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape. The appointment signals new Prime Minister Peter Magyar's commitment to restoring democratic norms.
A federal judge ruled that criminal charges against a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador were "an abuse of prosecuting power," ending a yearlong ordeal. Kilmar Abrego Garcia can finally return home to his wife after being mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison despite having legal protected status.
Kenya's High Court just blocked government interference at The Nairobi Hospital, protecting both its leadership and the quality healthcare thousands depend on. The ruling ensures one of East Africa's premier medical facilities can keep serving patients without political disruption.