Nairobi — It was pomp and colour, dance and measured excitement, agitation and powerful speeches as the seventh edition of the World Social Forum (WSF) officially opened in Nairobi on Saturday.
An estimated 50,000 participants began to assemble in Kibera, reputedly the world's biggest slum, as early as 7am for a symbolic peace march that weaved through the contrasting residences of the rich and poor to Uhuru Park for the official launch.
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