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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2017

May 2017

Apr 18, 2025

Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon's presidential election, securing over 90% of the vote, and reaffirming his control over the Central African nation. This victory follows a military coup in 2023, which saw Nguema overthrow the long-standing Bongo dynasty that had ruled Gabon for decades. Despite his promise to relinquish power after the coup, Nguema ran in the election under a new electoral code that allowed military officers to contest, eventually winning the presidency. Gabon, an oil-rich country with significant mineral resources, remains plagued by inequality and high corruption, which Nguema must now address during his seven-year term.

UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL's Committee on Governance

In a significant development for international policing and law enforcement diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader. The election, held at INTERPOL's headquarters in Lyon, France, saw Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi secure 67% of the votes from INTERPOL's member states. This achievement reflects growing trust in the UAE's commitment to transparent, inclusive governance and international law enforcement cooperation.

Apr 17, 2025

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Leads Indian Delegation at 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM), held in Brasilia, Brazil, in April.
Themed "Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture through Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Trade among BRICS Countries," the meeting brought together agriculture ministers and senior officials from BRICS member nations — including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — along with new participants such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran.

Apr 16, 2025

Ajay Bhushan Pandey Joins AIIB to Lead 3 Key Departments

Former chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Ajay Bhushan Pandey took charge as vice-president, investment solutions, at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Pandey will lead three departments — the Sectors, Themes, and Finance Solutions Department; the Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department; and the Portfolio Management Department — at the multilateral development bank.
Over the last decade, Pandey has been at the helm of several reforms in finance, corporate governance, Aadhaar, digital payments, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and direct tax.
His past roles include finance secretary and revenue secretary of India, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (Aadhaar), and Chairman of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).

Integrated Strategies to Address Tuberculosis and Diabetes WHO & IDF Event 2025 Bangkok

World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) jointly hosted a hybrid side event at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Themed 'Bridging gaps: Integrated strategies to address TB and diabetes,'the session highlighted the overlapping global burden of tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes, discussed WHO's latest guidance, and explored country-specific challenges and opportunities for integrated, people-centered care.

Singapore to Hold General Election on 3 May

Singapore will head to the polls on May 3, in what will be the first electoral test for its new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
The election campaign, which lasts just nine days, is expected to be dominated by the rising cost of living, housing needs, jobs, and a growing demand for healthcare amid an ageing population.
Voters are widely expected to return the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) to power. The PAP has won every election since Singapore was granted self rule by the British in 1959.
The country's last election in 2020 saw the opposition Workers' Party secure 10 seats - the biggest victory for the opposition since Singapore gained independence in 1965.

Apr 14, 2025

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Wins Re-Election

Sitting centre-right President Daniel Noboa won the run-off round of Ecuador's presidential election, meaning he will now serve a full four-year term.
Noboa, who described his victory as historic, has only been in power since November 2023 after winning a snap election.

Apr 13, 2025

Pete Hoekstra Confirmed as US Ambassador to Canada

The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Pete Hoekstra to be the US ambassador to Canada, as ties between the two traditional allies reached their lowest point in years.
Hoekstra, a Republican, is a former ambassador to the Netherlands and represented Michigan in the House from 1993 to 2010.
The Senate voted 60-37 to confirm Hoekstra's appointment, with several Democrats voting alongside Republicans to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee.
He succeeded David L. Cohen as the US ambassador to Canada.

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