Europe Spain A political and cultural dispute erupted over Basque regional government's formal request to host Pablo Picasso’s anti-war painting Guernica for 9 months; 2027 marks 90th anniversary of the first Basque government and of the bombing of the town Guernica
Asia Singapore Restrictions on social media features such as direct messaging and auto-play, particularly for younger users, are being studied; The move aims to curb excessive screen time, reduce exposure to harmful content and strengthen online safety safeguards
Africa South Africa Insufficient water pressure to fight fires - for years of poor maintenance, pipe bursts and blockages - has led to buildings in inner Johannesburg losing insurance cover, exposing businesses to risk and accelerating disinvestment in sensitive areas
Oceania Nauru A brand-new dental clinic opened at the RON Hospital-based Medical Centre; it includes a panoramic X-ray equipment and it will upgrade dental services meeting the needs of the community, in line with government's efforts in health services
Africa South Sudan Wildlife authorities begun a massive crackdown on the River Nile, now a key corridor for the smuggling of bush meat, ivory and leopard skins; boat operators are advised: vessels will be seized and held indefinitely if transporting illegal animal products
Asia Bhutan A new helicopter airlift services is now evacuating patients from remote highland regions, where rugged terrain limits emergency care; The system enables rapid transport to hospitals, and local leaders are now calling for attendants during evacuations
Europe Slovakia A golden takin calf — a species so rare that only a few dozen are kept in zoos worldwide — has been born for the first time at Bratislava Zoo
Africa Mozambique Tobacco exports value reached $258 million in 2025, confirming the crop's rentability: in fact, +16% in value were generated by 72380 tons of produce, or around -21% in comparison to 2024
Africa Angola Heavy rains poured on Luanda province on 4 April causing three deaths and leaving thousands of homes flooded; several points in the capital are still under high pressure due to the accumulation of water and constraints on mobility
America Bolivia Due to errors detected on election day 22 March, 105 polling stations in Santa Cruz repeated the first round of voting in the subnational elections; incidents led Supreme Electoral Tribunal to order the measure and finalize vote count in the department
Europe Moldova New petroleum pollutants were detected in Dniester River as water levels rise following recent precipitation and discharges from storage reservoirs; environment Minister traveled to Arionești, Dondușeni district to coordinate decontamination operations
Africa Egypt Cairo University has been ranked the leading academic and research institution in both Egypt and Africa in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings that also places it among the top 10% worldwide
Europe Croatia Easter tourism has boosted the season opening, as tens of thousands of visitors - primarily from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy - boosted arrivals in Istria and Dalmatia
America Belize Bus fares will not be increased despite the rise in fuel prices; the option was the last one of three presented by the Belize Bus Association to the Ministry for support to stay afloat amid the developing crisis