America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
Africa Ghana An innovative library built largely from recycled plastic bottles was inaugurated in Kokrobite, a fishing community on the outskirts of the capital, for students who have had difficult access to education
Africa Tanzania The eviction of the indigenous Maasai people in Tanzania, has been condemned by the European Parliament, stating that indigenous rights are 'a non-negotiable part of any wildlife conservation initiative'; Tanzania claims they moved 'spontaneously'
Africa South Africa Jacob Zuma, former South African President, will withdraw his support for the ruling party, the African National Congress, of which he has been a member for over 60 years
Europe Liechtenstein According to basic analysis, three locations for a wind turbine in Ruggell are possible, exclusing residential areas or nature reserves, and the results of a feasibility study are awaited
Africa Tunisia A giant sculpture of a Palestinian woman symbolising resistance has been installed in Tunis, in front of the embassy of the State of Palestine; measuring 4,5 by 4 metres , is the work of artist Hassine Mokdadi and sculptor Chokri Toujani
Oceania Vanuatu It is imperative to safeguard kava as a Pacific product, stated Vanuatu's Minister of Trade and Industry, Anatole Hymack, and to ensure its protection and recognition of its authentic Pacific origins
Asia Cyprus Tourism revenues grew by 25% in 2023 compared to the previous year, potentially marking a new record, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis
Oceania Samoa A team of researchers from the University of Auckland, Victoria University and Sāmoa Scientific Research Organisation claims to have found two extracts from traditional Samoan medicine that have antiviral activity against the virus that causes COVID-19
Asia South Korea A survey released on 10 December by nongovernmental organization Workplace Gapjil 119 showed that 15,3% of South Korean workers have been subject to direct physical or verbal abuse at work, highligthing the ongoing issue of workplace harassment
Africa Seychelles The Seychelles Association of Insurers has confirmed that the 7 December explosion at the Civil Construction Company Ltd, which caused huge damage to businesses in the area and residential homes nearby, is covered by insurance policies
Africa Namibia Nuclear energy remains a crucial element of the Namibian government's long-term plans, as mentioned in the National Integrated Resource Plan, said the Minister of Mines and Energy
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The election campaign has come to an end with insecurity, health and education the most debated and urgent issues that have dominated the messages of the various candidates in recent weeks; the country went to the polls yesterday
Africa Guinea The dramatic fire in the port of Conakry has been extinguished; the number of confirmed victims is at least 13, injured 178, of which at least 88 in serious conditions