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
America Dominica The Girl Guides Association of Dominica has joined millions of members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in celebrating the centenary of World Thinking Day, a global tradition observed by over 12 million girls across 153 countries
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Many cases of gender-based and domestic violence never even reach a court – emboldening the abusers and leaving victims feeling helpless - even though stricter, specific laws have been introduced in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe Czech Republic In a successful weekend for Czech cinema, Berlinale's jury elected Czech-Slovak production "If Pigeons Turned to Gold" as Best Documentary film and BAFTA awarded a film with Czech co-production Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Europe North Macedonia Former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, a fugitive from justice for over a year following accuse of corruption, was arrested by police at a border crossing
Europe Poland Nearly one million Ukrainian refugees are still living in Poland after being driven from their homes by the start of the war with Russia four years ago, UNHCR reported, describing the circumstance as an sign of 'extraordinary solidarity'
Oceania Australia Bush towns are spending millions just to guarantee their residents can see a doctor; six tiny WA centers spend AUS$1,5m each year on subsidies, their citizens facing shorter life expectancy due to inadequate medical services
Africa Cameroon After completing 20-year sentences for embezzlement of public funds, former officials Roger Belinga, head of Cameroon Housing Corporation and Gérard Ondo Ndong, director of Special Inter-communal Equipment and Intervention Fund were released
Europe Finland The lowest number of job vacancies since 2016 were recorded in Finland at the end of 2025; Statistics Finland reported that employers posted 34.100 open positions-22% on 2024
Europe Ukraine 5,9 million Ukrainian refugees are living outside four years after Russia's invasion; the number of people living within Ukraine is estimated between 30,5 and 39,5 million depending on geographical boundaries considered, a sharp drop from pre-2022 figures
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo A key border post between DRC and Burundi reopened after over two months of closure triggered by an offensive by AFC/M23; the Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations as DRC regained control over the area
Asia Turkey A new legislation imposing time, location and security restrictions on meetings between lawyers and detainees held on terrorism and organized crime charges is reportedly being drafted following cases where leaders kept issuing instructions from prison
America Saint Kitts and Nevis 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community CARICOM will begin today 24 February 2026 in Basseterre under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM”
Africa eSwatini The official Opening of the 3rd Session of the 12th Parliament transcended legislative formality, transforming post-ceremonial luncheon into a high-calibre showcase of artistic excellence with a selection of local and international stars took to the stage