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[Bodhi Chai, Shongjog columnist] In his recent Op-Ed article for the Oped Column Syndication, risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee argues that the criticism of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for attending the BRICS summit in Russia reflects a misunderstanding of his role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy, as Guterres seeks to mediate in a complex…
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Former President Ian Khama of Botswana has made a dramatic return to the country after a three-year self-imposed exile. The 71-year-old appeared in court on Friday in Gaborone, where he faces a series of charges, including money laundering, illegal possession of firearms, and handling stolen property. Khama, who served as Botswana’s president for a decade…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox, marking a significant milestone in global public health efforts to combat the ongoing outbreaks. ⁰The prequalification approval will streamline the vaccine’s availability in areas hardest hit by mpox, particularly in Africa, and facilitate timely procurement through global health…
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Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and upwards of 90,000 troops. The exercise includes forces from China and will run until September 16, with at least 15 countries invited to observe. Chinese and Russian naval fleets will…
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The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a crisis action mission rehearsal, TW24 focused on contingency operations and assessed both nations’ ability to plan, coordinate, and execute counterterrorism strategies under current policies and authorities. The exercise saw the…
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