America Panama Recent incidents of African bees stinging occurred during Good Friday at a Stations of the Cross procession in Penonomé, were at least 50 required medical attention and one person died; scientists are investigating their habits and why they attack
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 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
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
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
America Ecuador Mining reform and Law on Sustainability and Efficiency of Spending by Decentralized Autonomous Governments faced 34 lawsuits alleging unconstitutionality; the latter is second most challenged proposal by Noboa after the repealed Public Integrity Law
Africa Uganda The return of veteran rally driver Moses Lumala after 20 years, at 61 of age, has revived memories of Uganda’s golden era of motorsport and sparked debate about the current competitiveness as he finished second overall at the season-opening event
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
Africa Namibia 24.640 plastic ‘double cubes’ that can be converted into floating bridges will be handed to communities in Oshana, Kavango East and Zambezi regions to mitigate the impact of floods the annually impair residents’ movement to villages, clinics, and schools
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
Africa Cape Verde The revision of the so-called noise law has been unanimously approved, in general terms, by the National Assembly; The question is whether and when it will be enforced to curb noises that deprive the right to rest
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
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 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