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Warren Accuses Trump Transition of Lawbreaking, Citing Ethics Agreement

Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused former President Donald Trump and his transition team of breaking the law by refusing to sign an ethics agreement, a crucial step in ensuring a smooth and transparent transition of power. Warren, who played a key role in crafting the law that requires incoming presidents to prevent conflicts of interest, expressed her outrage, stating that this blatant disregard for the law constitutes illegal corruption.

The issue centers around a requirement for incoming presidents to sign an ethics agreement as part of the transition process. This agreement is designed to mitigate potential conflicts of interest and promote ethical conduct during the transfer of power.… Continue reading

Botswana’s 58-Year Ruling Party Ousted in Historic Peaceful Transition of Power

Botswana will have its first change of ruling party since independence from Britain in 1966. The opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change party won the national election, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 58-year hold on power. Incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat before the election result was finalised, with his party trailing in fourth place. Duma Boko, a 54-year-old lawyer and Harvard Law School graduate, will be the next president. The change comes as a downturn in global demand for diamonds, the country’s primary export, led to economic issues and rising unemployment.

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