Asia Myanmar Peace talks with several smaller ethnic armed organizations have been promoted by Myanmar’s military government as evidence of ongoing national reconciliation; Critics argue the discussions exclude many of the country’s most powerful resistance groups
Africa Djibouti Japan is considering providing defence equipment to Djibouti under a new framework of security assistance, in new cooperation framework clearly aimed at China
Africa Somalia The recent seasonal rains, heavier than usual, claimed nearly 100 lives, affecting 2,3 million people according to the Somali Disaster Management Agency
America Paraguay Pope Francis, though suffering from pulmonary inflammation, held a meeting at Casa Santa Marta with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios and his delegation, discussing bilateral relations, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and peace
Africa Uganda Uganda's Ministry of Finance has announced plans to apply for a $150 million loan from the Chinese bank Exim to develop the country's internet infrastructure
Asia United Arab Emirates Growth in the size and quality of Dubai's private education sector has more than doubled since Knowledge and Human Development Authority was established in 2007; annual student enrolment figures showed a 12% growth over the previous academic year
Africa Gambia The 10th successor of the Don Bosco Catholic Missionary Congregation visited Gambia as part of his duty to familiarise himself with the people he is serving, following his recent ordination as a cardinal
Africa Sierra Leone The night curfew imposed after the attack by unknown gunmen on the armoury of a military barracks, which took place in the capital Freetown, has now been lifted
America Antigua and Barbuda The Holy Trinity School celebrated its 100th anniversary of educating Barbuda's young people, with the theme 'A Century of Excellence: Advancing to a Future of Endless Possibilities'
America Guyana A UAE embassy has been established in Guyana; President Irfaan Ali said it is a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations, fostering economic growth by expanding Guyana's diplomatic footprint, with similar plans from Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Africa Botswana Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Africa Angola The largest diamond mining venture in Angola, the Luele Diamond Project, was officially inaugurated with President Joao Lourenco pressing the button to signal the commence of operations
Asia Afghanistan The National Statistics and Information Authority of Afghanistan has announced the issuing and distributing of over 320.000 electronic identity cards in the sole month of November
Europe Kosovo NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stated that consideration is being given to the need to add more troops in Kosovo