Tag: Africa
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UN chief’s diplomatic engagement with Putin provoked criticism
[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…
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Botswana’s ex-President returns from exile to face legal charges
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,…
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WHO prequalifies first Mpox vaccine in an effort to contain outbreaks
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…
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Xi Jinping unveils $51 billion plan to finance Africa, including infrastructure and job creation
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…
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Xi Jinping unveils $51 billion plan to finance Africa, including infrastructure and job creation
| 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,…
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