A quick summary of what has been happening.
President Donald Trump tests Positive for Corona Virus. Who will take over the office? Who will run the state?
Source: BBC News
Trump’s physician stated on Saturday 3 October 2020 that Trump’s condition had improved but he was ‘not yet out of the woods’. According to a source familiar with Trump’s health thus far, the next 48 hours would be critical in determining the trajectory of his illness.
The president is required to be self-isolated for at least ten days (this begun on 1 October). This implies that he may still be able to attend and be part of the presidential debate on the 15 October. However, his condition may deter his ability to campaign.
In the event that he does not recover or rather becomes too ill to run the state, he is allowed, according to the 25th amendment to hand over the power to the vice president Mike Pence. In the event that Pence becomes ill too, Nancy Pelosi; speaker of the House of Representatives would have to take over.
19yr old Manisha Valmiki, a gang-rape victim, cremated by police in the absence of her family
Source: theprint.in
Manisha who died on 29 September 2020 was mercilessly gang-raped by four men on September 14. The late Ms. Valmiki was dragged around the neck; an act which resulted in a spinal cord injury. She succumbed to this among many other injuries nursed due to the event.
Ms. Valmiki was forcefully cremated by police officers in her native village despite the fact that family members requested to view her body one last time. The police did not allow the body to be taken to the deceased's home either.
Her family’s pleas to have the body cremated at sunrise were ignored. The body was cremated at 1 am near a farmland. No family member was present.
High temperatures in Zambia increases chances of tyre burst accidents
Source: Hjoe Moono
High temperatures heat up tyres and tarmac roads, leaving vehicles prone to accidents due to tire bursts especially when driving at high speeds. Hjoe Moono, a local who survived such an incident warns Zambian citizens against driving at high speeds in the month of September and October.
A few recommended tips for Zambian citizens or anyone currently living in a hot area is to;
· Ensure tyres are in good condition and season-appropriate before embarking on a journey. Do not use winter tyres during the summer.
· Constantly service your car to affirm it is in a road-worthy condition
· Drive at lower speed limits to avoid excessive heat generation
· Reduce the number of passengers in your car to lessen the load on your trye and avoid unnecessary travel.
Columbia Mass Killings; 2020 records the highest number of incidents since 2017
Source: Aljazeera
According to the Columbian government, the surge of violence in Columbia is fuelled by armed groups who finance themselves through drug trafficking. Multiple crimes are reported in poverty-stricken areas where the government has little presence.
Such areas are also claimed to foster illegal economic activities and disputes between illegal armed groups and criminal organizations.
A total of 42 Massacres have been recorded in Columbia since the beginning of 2020; the highest record since 2017’s 11 massacres. A solution to maintain peace is yet to be arrived at by the United Nations
Did you know about the Afro-Mexicans in Cuajinicuilapa?
Source: Africa News
While many are familiar with colorful annual Mexican celebrations in expression of their vibrant culture, a vast majority never realizes that there is a part of a Mexican culture that is always left unrecognized; the Afro Mexicans.
“We have been telling the world that Afro-Mexican people due to internalized racism, due to the whitening that has gone on for years and years, from generation to generation, we are the product of that” – Mijane Jimenez, an Afro-Mexican narrates.
Mexico’s African past has so long been hidden to the extent that some black Mexicans had no idea about it. A museum has been created by the Afro Mexicans in Mexico to affirm their history and existence. It is also aimed to preserve the identity of Afro-Mexicans.
Manchester to Sign Edinson Cavani
Source: The Guardian
Edinson Cavani's contract with Paris Saint-German (PSG) came to a close in June 2020, leaving him a free man. Aside from Manchester United, Edinson had been approached by various clubs but settled on United’s offer. The said player is set to travel to England on Sunday, October 4, following his newly signed deal with Manchester United.
The 33ry old’s agents asked for a €10 million as part of the deal, which United was willing to adhere to. United is set to face PSG in this season’s champion’s league group stage. The former PSG striker is said to have exited PSG following a disagreement with Neymar and an inherent desire to partake in European football.
Will fans really return to stadiums?
Source: Sky sports
While rumor has it that fans can now return to stadiums, it appears as though such may be delayed for another six months in order to avoid a second wave of COVID infections.
The premier league claims to have done lots of groundwork to ensure a safe return of spectators, however, Boris Johnson maintains that such mass gatherings must be avoided. The premier league clubs and shareholders are yet to meet to discuss the way forward in light of the government’s ruling.
According to a statement by the Football Association “Clubs up and down the country are really struggling and many will have been looking forward to crowds coming back in order to provide much-needed income. Many, at all levels of the game, are battling to survive”
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