America Colombia Medellin has been designated as the World Book Capital for 2027 by UNESCO to reward investment in culture and social urbanism: the city saw a 542% rise in bookstores, many of which were transformed from former prisons and police facilities
Africa Niger Tabaski was celebrated in Dosso with traditional games and horse races; held under high patronage of the Sultan of Dosso and in the presence of the Regional Governor the festive day fbegan with Donkey Race, Egg-in-a-Spoon Race, and Sack Race
Africa Chad Chadian artist Mawndoé was officially appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF Chad; the musician, poet and activist has become the very first National Ambassador of UNICEF Chad following years of close collaboration with the institution
America Venezuela Local NGO “Foro Penal” accuses Delcy Rodriguez’s government for not releasing political detainees, claiming that only 39 were liberated out of the 500 that were promised
America Mexico A universal public healthcare system has been announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum; the three-phases plan is set to begin in 2027 and to be completely operative starting 2028
Africa Kenya Police have arrested eight girl students on suspicion of arson, eventually responsible for a fire that destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others; the motive is still unknown
Africa Ivory Coast The family of rapper Abomé l’Éphant disclosed the program of his funeral; born Anassin Boris Médard, he died after a lifelong battle with chronic eye condition Limbo-Conjonctivite Endémique des Tropiques, his condition worsening until he passed away
Africa Morocco Electricity imports rose by 63,5% in Jan-March 2026 ccording to energy platform Attaqa, due to decline in domestic production and growing demand, resulting in increased reliance on power links with Europe
Africa Burkina Faso The country's largest student union has been banned for three months after a government decree says the general union of students of Bakina advocates terrorism; nearly a thousand civil society groups have been disbanded so far by ruling authorities
Africa Rwanda Milk shortage is slowing the growth of Rwanda’s emerging cheese industry, despite growing demand for locally made cheese in both local and regional markets; producers are struggling amid supply fluctuations, high feed costs, limited processing technology
Europe Spain Mellaria, present-day Fuente Obejuna, Córdoba, was a Roman mining center connected to major trade routes; recent reviews of archaeological campaigns of 2022-23 around Cerro de Masatrigo offer a clearer picture of its economy, water supply, urban planning
Asia Vietnam VNeID is being expanded into an all-in-one digital “super app” integrating identity verification, public services, payments and administrative procedures; Authorities aim to centralize services into a single state-backed platform
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Kelê – Etiqueta Africana fashion brand, shone at CPLP Fashion Week in Lisbon representing São Tomé and Príncipe with the theme "Roots in Motion"; the presentation was a journey to African roots, ancestry and the cultural identity of the country
Oceania Kiribati NEC's East Micronesia Cable System EMCS now connects Kiribati with FSM and Nauru; the submarine fiber-optic cable has been handed out to state-owned telecommunications company Bwebweriki Net Limited BNL for local operations