Tag: Regional cooperation
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Addis Ababa Shutdown: OSC’s Members’ Failure to Pay Triggers Dismantling of Southern Cooperation Body
Overview: Financial Strain Forces Wind-Down of OSC The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), an Addis Ababa-based bloc intended to foster regional collaboration among its member states, is moving toward a formal shutdown after sustained financial pressures and a breakdown in member dues. Since January 2025, the organization has faced mounting difficulties in meeting its operating…
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Botswana Defends Zambian Medicine Donation Amidst Supply Chain Debates
Background: A regional aid gesture In a move that underscores regional cooperation, the Government of Botswana publicly defended its receipt of a medicine donation from neighboring Zambia. The backing from Zambia arrives within the broader context of cross-border health assistance that many southern African nations rely upon to stabilize drug supplies and bolster public health…
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Botswana Defends Zambian Medicine Donation amid Controversy
Background to the Donation Botswana has publicly defended its receipt of a medicines donation from neighboring Zambia, stating that the move is anchored in a long-standing bilateral agreement. Health authorities emphasize that cross-border cooperation is a vital component of regional public health strategy, enabling faster access to essential medicines for communities in need. Government Stance…
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OSC Shutdown in Addis Ababa After Members Default on Dues
Overview: A Regional Body Faces an Uncertain Future The Addis Ababa-based Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is moving toward a formal wind-down after members failed to meet financial obligations, forcing a shutdown of its operations. The organization, which groups several southern nations under a cooperative framework, has long touted economic, diplomatic, and security collaborations as…
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Ghana Detains 141 Nigerians Over Alleged Cybercrime Ring
Ghana Intercepts a Cross-Border Cybercrime Network Ghana has detained 141 Nigerian nationals in a sweeping operation tied to cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise schemes. The arrests, announced by the country’s communications and digital technology authorities, underscore the persistent threat of cybercrime in West Africa and the proactive steps authorities…
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Thai Year of Environmental Upheaval: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Resilience
Overview: 2025 as a Turning Point for Thailand’s Environment The year 2025 marked a watershed moment for Thailand as it confronted a convergence of environmental challenges that laid bare the country’s vulnerabilities. Across cities and rural heartlands, communities felt the sting of polluted waterways, worsening air quality, and greater exposure to climate-driven disasters. This period…
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Peace as Eritrea’s Cornerstone: The Horn of Africa’s Strategic Path, Says Minister
Peace as the Cornerstone of Eritrea’s Regional Strategy Eritrea’s approach to its role in the Horn of Africa is being framed around one unifying principle: peace. In recent remarks, the country’s Minister of Information, Yemane Gebremeskel, described peace as the essential foundation for Eritrea’s engagement with its regional environment. He stressed that a stable, peaceful…
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ASEAN Power Grid: Lessons from the Region’s Worst-Case Scenarios to Shape Best Practices
Understanding the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) aims to harmonize electricity networks across Southeast Asia, connecting fast-growing markets and improving energy security. With more than six major interconnection projects underway—spanning subsea cables and overland links—the APG faces a complex mix of technical, regulatory, and socio-political challenges. Analyzing worst-case scenarios in this…
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ASEAN Power Grid: Best Practices from Worst Cases
Introduction: The ASEAN Power Grid and the path to regional energy security The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative is transforming how Southeast Asia shares electricity. By linking national grids through a combination of subsea and overland interconnections, the APG aims to improve reliability, reduce costs, and accelerate access to clean energy across the region. Yet,…
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Eight African States Renew Commitments to Diphtheria Response at Brazzaville Meeting
Commentary from Brazzaville signals renewed political will In Brazzaville, health ministers from eight African member states gathered for a high-level advocacy meeting aimed at reinvigorating the continent’s response to diphtheria. The gathering underscored a shared recognition that diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, continues to threaten vulnerable populations across national borders. Delegates reaffirmed their political commitment to…