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  • Biden, Harris certified as winners of 2020 US elections amidst pro-Trump Protests

    By: Valyne Laibuta (vklaibuta@gmail.com)

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of nbcnews.com

    The US Congress certified that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, are the victors of the 2020 US elections. US congress confirmed the results today despite the delays caused by pro-Trump supporters who stormed and occupied Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday, 6th January 2020 to disrupt the final election count. 

    The Capitol riot was President Donald Trump’s last efforts to halt the certification of the election results after spewing false claims of election fraud in a weeklong campaign. Despite inciting the riots, President Trump released a statement earlier today agreeing to respect the election results. The statement came shortly after Congress certified the results earlier today. 

    “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” stated Trump. 

    A Trump supporter pictured sitting in Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Capitol Protests. Photo courtesy of arkansasonline.com

    US leaders and world leaders alike have condemned the Capitol riots that were instigated by Trump’s baseless claims. President-elect Joe Biden denounced the riot and called protesters “extremists” and stated that the violence the protesters have caused is “an assault on the citadel of liberty the Capitol itself. An assault on the people’s representatives and the Capitol Hill police sworn to protect them … An assault on the rule of law … An assault on the most sacred of American undertakings: The doing of the people’s business.”

    Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, told Russian News agencies that the US electoral system does not meet “modern democratic standards”.

    “This is largely the reason for the split in society now observed in the United States”, added Zakharova. 

    Protesters outside Capitol building during Congress proceedings. Photo courtesy of Spencer Platt/Getty Images.

    Washington DC Mayor, Muriel Bowser, extended a state of emergency for 15 days after the Capitol protests left at least 4 people dead and 14 police officers injured. Mayor Bowser decided “to extend the state of emergency to ensure peace and security through the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris”.

  • THE U.S. SET TO EXIT FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT

    By: Brenda Mongare (brendamongare171595@daystar.ac.ke)

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of: weforum.org

    The Trump administration made a statement to the international community that it plans to officially withdraw from the Paris climate accord. The Paris climate accord unites 188 nations to combat climate change.

    President Trump called the agreement “a total disaster” and argued that the Obama administration’s pledges would have “hurt the competitiveness” of the United States.

    The withdrawal is still subject to the outcome of next year’s US presidential election – if Mr Trump loses, the winner may decide to change this decision.

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the administration had sent official notification of its plans to the United Nations.

    “In international climate discussions, we will continue to offer a realistic and pragmatic model — backed by a record of real world results — showing innovation and open markets lead to greater prosperity, fewer emissions, and more secure sources of energy,” Pompeo said. “We will continue to work with our global partners to enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change and prepare for and respond to natural disasters.”

    But how much can they do to fight climate change in the absence of federal leadership?

    The US would become the only country to leave the pact, a decision Trump promised to boost US oil, gas and coal industries.

    The Paris Agreement was set to provide a foundation for sustainable, low-carbon and resilient development under a changing climate by strengthening community-level resilience in countries suffering the same fate as Kenya.

    Some of the plans that were set forward for countries to follow were:

    1. Planting trees that absorb CO2 from the air is one such strategy.
    2. Reduction of the amount of greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere can also be achieved through the use of energy sources that don’t release greenhouse gases such as fuel efficiency in vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, solar power, tidal energy, geothermal and wind power, use of carbon sinks, carbon credits, and taxation measures.

    The Trump administration might end up losing a lot of traction with respect to US influence globally and it could take time for the international community to trust the US as a consistent partner in any developments or ties.

    The US and China have been leading negotiations of the Paris “rule book” that outlines transparency and reporting rules for signatories, let’s wait and see what happens next.

  • PRESIDENT TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

    By Debbie Gitau

    debbiemumbi@gmail.com

    President Of the United States Donald Trump
    Photo Courtesy: getty images

    President Trump is facing impeachment inquiry after the whistle blower report was released by the Washington post. The report is one showing the phone call conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky talking about Joe Biden, America’s former Vice president and his son. Democrats are accusing the president of abusing his office for his personal political gain and terming it national security.

    “Donald Trump has violated the oath of office, betrayed his nation and committed impeachable acts. To preserve the constitution, our democracy and basic integrity he should be impeached,” said Joe Biden in a press conference.

    Rudy Guiliani, President Donald Trump attorney confirmed the allegations made by the democrats during a live CNN show called Cuomo Prime time. This has led to opening an investigation of president Trump and the attorney. In President Trump’s defense, he wanted the Ukrainian government to open an investigation against Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden as there are allegations between their involvement in rigging of the 2016 U.S presidential election.

    “They know they can’t win the 2022 election so they are pursuing the insane impeachment witch hunt. I’ve been going through it now for more times than I’ve been in office,” President Trump said.

    Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the United States House of representatives who announced the formal impeachment inquiry is now being threatened to be sued by President Trump.

    Former US Vice President Joe Biden
    Photo Courtesy: Getty Images