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David Kabua is elected as the President of the Marshall Islands by the national legislature, succeeding Hilda Heine. Kabua, who previously won re-election for Wotho Atoll in 2019, assumes the presidency on January 6, 2020, with a focus on addressing climate change, negotiating funding arrangements with the US, and resolving the issue of Runit Dome. Described as a moderate politician, Kabua is expected to maintain the country's relationship with Taiwan. In a letter to The Guardian, he highlights the grave threat of climate change to the Marshall Islands.
Sunday, 5 January, 2020