Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde has entered the world's Top 30 in governance indices: the latest World Economics assessment for 2026 gave it an A rating and a score of 74, being the only African country with this distinction, thus sitting in first place on the continent
Europe Italy Verona, Burano, Cefalù, Bosa, Ravello, Procida and Taormina are listed among the 20 most popular European destinations in European Best Destinations 2026 ranking, result of an annual survey on the desires of over 1,3 million travelers from 154 countries
Africa Eritrea Human Rights Concern Eritrea is alarmed by reports of mass arrests, alleged torture, deportation risks faced by around 3000 Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers since 10.1.2026 based on documentation and photographic evidence received from Cairo
Europe Austria A club in the ski-resort town of Schladming is providing accessible skiing and allowing everyone to enjoy the slopes thanks to donations and with support of non-profit PSOactive for guided training for sit-skis
Europe Iceland 16.692 Icelanders used metabolic medications such as Wegovy, Qsivaand Saxenda for weight management in 2025, paying around 1380 Euros per person; figures were released by Iceland Health Insurance in response to an inquiry from newspaper Morgunblaðið
America Belize Belize has reappeared on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index after an absence lasting since 2008
Oceania Vanuatu The main cemetery at Laone in North Pentecost island has been completely destroyed by soil erosion and rising sea levels
Africa Gabon Over 370 structured poultry farms will support the planned cessation of broiler chicken imports starting January 2027; the Minister of Industry and Local Transformation announced it in his recent appearance on the TV program "Le Gouvernement s’exprime"
Asia Philippines The house of representatives formally initiated impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte, after four separate complaints were filed from opposition parties, civil and religious organizations due to alleged misuse of confidential funds
Africa Madagascar Lychee Exporters Group is at the heart of a corruption and money laundering case involving a prominent businessmen in Madagascar, now reached by an international arrest warrant for 2019-20 export campaigns and suspicious financial flows covering 2019-2026
Asia United Arab Emirates Over 700.000 visitors attended this season’s Liwa International Festival, confirming the success of large-scale events; the 23-days festival in Al Dhafra, transforming Tal Moreeb area, UAE’s tallest sand dune, into one of the busiest winter destinations
America Chile Chile has summoned the US ambassador after Washington imposed visa sanctions on 3 officials of President Gabriel Boric’s government for allegedly undermining regional security, rejecting the accusations as unilateral measures that violate its sovereignty
Asia Taiwan Guides to help small businesses and non-profits curb cyber threats were released by National Institute of Cyber Security; according to the agency, cyberattacks are more frequent and sophisticated, leaving smaller organizations more exposed
America Argentina A controversial labor reform proposed by President Milei has been advanced by government, sparking a general strike and protests as it seeks to extend workdays to 12 hours, change severance pay and limit union rights