America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
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 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'
Europe Belgium As part of a national action plan to combat sepsis, the country is mobilising a specialised team; a recent Belgian TV programme on this potentially lethal disease caused a stir in parliament
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
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 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
Asia Turkey The recent incident involving a primary school student in the capital Ankara who suffered serious injuries after an attack by stray dogs has reignited the debate on the issue of stray animals, raising concerns about escalating attacks in various cities
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
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 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 South Africa The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is seeking bids for the development of 3.200 MW of wind power under the long-awaited and delayed Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program
Africa Mauritius The 15th anniversary of the Seafarers' Welfare Fund was celebrated during a special event held at the Domaine de Rose Belle, in Rose Belle
America Venezuela Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has appealed her disqualification from running in the 2024 presidential elections; challenging the decision, Machado asserted her legitimacy based on a strong victory in the opposition primaries