Africa Zimbabwe 100.000 new jobs could be created in the next five years in the mining sector, thanks to accelerating investments in lithium, gold, platinum and chrome extraction; the hiring surge would be a consequence of Zimbabwe's growing role in global supply chains
America Suriname Persistent rainfall will result in the flooding of fields and airstrips, National Coordination Center for Disaster Control said, making it impossible to reach remote areas that depend on planes for food, portable water, medical aid and other essentials
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Government says it remains committed to rebuilding national carrier Air Vanuatu, but warns that future financial support must come with major structural reforms to avoid repeating past losses
Asia Turkmenistan “Architecture. Innovation. Sustainable Development” was the theme of the XXV International Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat 2026, a platform for discussing critical aspects of sustainable urban development and infrastructure in the region
Africa Tanzania The global shock caused by disrupted global energy and freight flows due to the closure of Strait of Hormuz are accelerating structural shifts that could redirect investment towards emerging markets such as Tanzania, stakeholders and policymakers said
Europe Netherlands Bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed in Friesland and Flevoland, forcing the culling of over 135.000 birds
Africa Sierra Leone In open letter to President Bio, the opposition leader stressed that Spanish Interior Minister linked “Mocro Mafia” to the MV Arconian investigation and said presence of fugitive Bolle Jos in Sierra Leone indicates organized transnational criminal links
Asia India 49 organisations and collectives, 553 environmentalists and academics, citizens wrote a letter to Chief Justice demanding that the Supreme Court withdraw oral remarks that cast doubt on the right of communities to seek enforcement of environmental law
Oceania New Zealand An award-winning Auckland bakery has temporarily closed after receiving E-grade, the lowest possible food safety rating for a risk associated with its pest control
Asia Kazakhstan As mountain tourism grows, rescuers, tourism officials and mountaineers are raising concerns about increasing number of unprepared hikers venturing into dangerous terrain influenced by social media; mandatory registration for tourists is being considered
Africa Mali Trade with China increased by 170% thanks to customs exemption; figures have been revealed during a press conference, as the Ambassador of PRC discussed the advantages of zero customs tariffs for Mali
Oceania Solomon Islands Seaweed farming is emerging as a new source of income for coastal villagers in Ward 16, in Malaita Province; after initial skepticism, the recently introduced edible marine crop is proving increasingly promising
Asia Iran A senior Iranian cleric said women without proper hijab should not be excluded from wartime gatherings, while Nour News, affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, called for reason and moderation over ideological confrontation
Africa Namibia Procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek is expected to be launched within the second quarter of financial year 2026, 13 months after announced plans to fit five stadiums across the country to CAF CatIII standards