AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitical Courts: Somalia’s Supreme Court rejected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term extension, deepening a political crisis as troops reportedly deployed around the court. In Nigeria, a court ruling invalidated Atiku Abubakar’s nomination for the 2027 presidential race. Malaysia: Najib Razak’s move to house arrest was suspended after the attorney general’s office said the terms of his royal pardon need clarification; he remains in prison. US Courts: A federal judge temporarily blocked construction of President Trump’s planned Washington arch, questioning the administration’s legal authority. Criminal Cases: Russell Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults and faces a significant prison term. India’s Supreme Court also refused to suspend former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal’s 10-year sentence for rape. Civil Liberties: UNESCO warned that lawsuits targeting journalists are rising, while most surveyed jurisdictions lack specific anti-SLAPP laws. Impeachment: The Philippines’ Senate impeachment court barred public commentary on the merits of all charges against Vice President Sara Duterte and rejected prosecutors’ attempt to reuse audit records from a withdrawn charge.
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