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Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination, Urges America To Choose ‘Freedom And Fairness’ Over Trump’s Extremism
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.
In an address that balanced optimism with scathing criticism of her opponent, Harris acknowledged her “unlikely” path to the nomination and extended her hand to voters of all political ideologies who believe in America’s promise.
Harris would make history if elected – as the first woman, first Black woman, and first Asian American woman to serve as president – but she instead focused on the history that the country could change in November.
“Our nation, with this election, has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward – not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans,” Harris told thousands of Democrats in Chicago.
Harris presented herself as a “realistic” and “practical” leader who would lean on her background as a prosecutor to govern based on common sense and equality. She credited her sense of justice to her mother, Shyamala Harris, a scientist who emigrated to the US from India when she was 19.
“She was tough, courageous, a trailblazer in the fight for women’s health, and she taught Maya and me a lesson that Michelle [Obama] mentioned the other night,” Harris said. “She taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it.”
In an election that has often been characterized as personality versus policy, Harris attempted to intertwine the two. After discussing her record as a prosecutor fighting for “women and children against predators who abused them,” she turned her attention to the women whose lives have been jeopardized due to a lack of abortion access.
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She shared stories of pregnant women getting sepsis and miscarrying in parking lots, and placed the blame for their pain squarely on Trump’s shoulders, as he nominated three of the justices who ruled to overturn Roe v Wade.
“This is what’s happening in our country because of Donald Trump,” Harris said. “And understand he is not done as a part of his agenda. He and his allies would limit access to birth control, ban medication abortion, and enact a nationwide abortion ban, with or without Congress… Simply put, they are out of their minds.”
Harris also highlighted her commitment to a Gaza ceasefire and her support for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. She emphasized the need for a two-state solution and the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
In addition, Harris spoke about her plans to address the climate crisis, invest in renewable energy, and create jobs in the clean energy sector. She also emphasized the need to protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, and to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
Throughout her speech, Harris emphasized the need for unity and the importance of putting aside partisan differences to address the country’s challenges. She urged Americans to choose “freedom and fairness” over Trump’s extremism and to work together to build a better future for all.
Harris accepted the nomination with a speech that was applauded by thousands of Democrats in Chicago. Her speech was seen as a crucial moment in her campaign, as she seeks to consolidate Democratic support and win the presidency in November.
The speech came just one month after Harris launched her campaign, following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. With the president’s endorsement, Harris was able to quickly consolidate Democrats’ support and secure the nomination.
Harris has enjoyed a wave of enthusiasm since entering the race, with most polls now showing her pulling slightly ahead of Trump in the key battleground states that will determine the outcome of the election.
As she accepted the nomination, Harris was surrounded by her family, including her husband, Doug Emhoff, and her stepchildren, Cole and Ella. She was also joined by prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
The convention also featured speeches from other prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Overall, Harris’s speech was seen as a powerful call to action, urging Americans to come together to address the country’s challenges and to choose a better future. As she prepares to face Trump in the general election, Harris is poised to make history and to lead the country in a new direction.
World Terror Chief Falls in Nigeria
…Trump, Tinubu hail operation
The Nigerian Government and the United States on Saturday confirmed the killing of a top Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint counterterrorism operation in Borno State, describing the development as a major breakthrough in the war against terrorism.
US President Donald Trump described the slain insurgent leader as the “second in command of ISIS globally” and “the most active terrorist in the world.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also hailed the operation, saying Nigeria and the United States had carried out a “daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow” to the Islamic State network operating across Africa.
Al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants were killed during a coordinated strike on their hideout in Metele, a border community in Borno State within the Lake Chad Basin, a region notorious for Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province activities.
Military authorities disclosed that the operation commenced shortly after midnight on Saturday following months of intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance by Nigerian and US forces.
A military spokesman said intelligence reports confirmed that the terrorist leader had established a fortified operational base in the area before the strike was authorised.
The spokesman added that the operation recorded no casualty on the side of the troops.
“Zero casualties or loss of assets were recorded during the operation. This success underscores the growing cooperation between Nigerian and United States forces in the fight against terrorism,” the military said.
Washington had in 2023 designated al-Minuki as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist over his involvement in coordinating extremist attacks across West Africa and the Sahel.
The Nigerian military said the slain commander had recently been elevated to the position of “Head of General Directorate of States,” making him one of the highest-ranking figures within the global ISIS structure.
Security sources linked him to several deadly attacks on civilians and vulnerable communities in the Lake Chad region, including the abduction of over 100 schoolgirls from Dapchi, Yobe State, in 2018.
Before pledging allegiance to ISIS in 2015, al-Minuki was said to have been a senior commander within Boko Haram, the extremist sect that launched its insurgency in northern Nigeria in 2009.
Analysts believe the slain terrorist hailed from Borno State, noting that his alias, “al-Minuki,” was likely derived from Mainok town in the state.
The military, however, admitted that it had previously announced al-Minuki’s death in 2024 but later discovered that the fighter killed at the time was another insurgent operating under the same alias.
The latest operation came amid growing security collaboration between Abuja and Washington as both countries intensify efforts to combat terrorism in the Lake Chad region and other parts of West Africa.
Reacting to the development, Trump thanked the Nigerian government for its partnership, saying the slain terrorist “will no longer terrorize the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans.”
The operation also followed earlier criticisms by Trump accusing Nigeria of not doing enough to protect vulnerable groups, including Christian communities, claims repeatedly rejected by Nigerian authorities.
Last Christmas, Nigerian and US forces carried out a joint airstrike in Sokoto State targeting ISIS-linked fighters.
Speaking recently at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu defended Nigeria’s growing military partnerships with foreign countries.
“Security challenges will always be there; those are things you cannot do alone,” Tinubu had said.
“I must pursue pragmatic cooperation and partnerships necessary to enhance the security of lives and property of our people.”
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CARICOM Accredits New UK Ambassador
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Carla Barnett, has accredited the new United Kingdom Ambassador to CARICOM, Joseph Guy Fisher.
Barnett performed the accreditation during a ceremony held on May 4 at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown.
Speaking at the event, Barnett described the United Kingdom as a vital partner to CARICOM amid evolving global geopolitical challenges.
She identified key areas of collaboration between CARICOM and the UK to include efforts to combat illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, maritime security and climate change.
The Secretary-General also referenced discussions held during the recently concluded 12th UK-Caribbean Forum in London, where both sides explored issues surrounding economic resilience, renewable energy and citizen security.
According to her, the forum also adopted a plan of action aimed at ensuring that commitments reached under the various areas of cooperation produce tangible benefits for citizens of the Caribbean Community.
Barnett used the occasion to seek continued British support for Haiti amid its security and humanitarian crisis.
“The scale of the insecurity and humanitarian challenges requires the sustained commitment of our international partners,” she said.
She further stated that CARICOM welcomed the growing international consensus on reparatory justice and looked forward to further discussions during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled to hold in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.
In his remarks, Fisher described CARICOM as an important regional organisation and a longstanding partner of the UK.
He expressed optimism about strengthening ties between both sides through shared history, people-to-people connections and commitment to regional cooperation and multilateral engagement.
The envoy also noted existing UK partnerships with CARICOM in areas such as climate adaptation, resilience, sustainable development and regional coordination during climate-related emergencies.
Fisher said his tenure would focus on listening and learning while ensuring that UK-CARICOM cooperation remains aligned with the priorities of the Caribbean Community and built on mutual respect and trust.
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