Tag: Africa
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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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Chinese president Xi Jinping, on September 5, 2024, announced China’s plan to significantly increase support for Africa over the next three years. China will provide nearly $51 billion in funding, support infrastructure projects, and create at least 1 million jobs. This pledge, made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing, includes 360 billion…
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| Shongjog news agency | Chinese president Xi Jinping, on September 5, 2024, announced China’s plan to significantly increase support for Africa over the next three years. China will provide nearly $51 billion in funding, support infrastructure projects, and create at least 1 million jobs. This pledge, made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit…
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