Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
Africa Ghana Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt to find those who cut down a 300-year-old kola tree, believed to have healing powers, dating back to the Ashanti Kingdom
Europe Russia An investigation under the hypothesis of a 'terrorist act' has been opened for the derailment of a train in Ryazan region; numerous sabotage incidents on the Russian railway network have occurred since the start of the war in Ukraine
Africa Ivory Coast Online ticket sales for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations officially started yesterday; according to African Football Confederation, the first phase is reserved for Visa payment card holders, while tomorrow public sales will start on the platform
Europe Latvia The Saeima of the Latvian Parliament adopted amendments to eight laws introducing same-sex unions, three years after the Constitutional Court's ruling emphasising the state's duty to protect the families of same-sex couples
Europe Montenegro President Milatovic presented French President Macron with an ambitious plan for Montenegro to be ready for EU membership by the end of 2026 and to become a full member in 2028
Africa Madagascar Out of fears over the vote exacerbating popular anger in a difficult socio-economic situation, the President of the National Assembly, i.e. the Parliament, called for the suspension of the electoral process less than a week before the elections
Africa Namibia The governments of Namibia and China inaugurated their joint hospital cooperation mechanism at the Walvis Bay Hospital in Walvis Bay, Namibia, after a Chinese hospital donated medical equipment such as ventilators, monitors and a telemedicine platform
Africa Mauritius The Made in Moris brand, which aims to enhance Mauritian industry and showcase the wealth of local knowledge, skills and talent, celebrated its 10th anniversary at Les Kocottes in Saint Pierre in the presence of the President of the Republic
America Jamaica The Jamaica's Child Protection and Family Services Agency declared its processes for the adoption of children in state care has improved as it points to 631 children adopted into "loving families" between 2018 and 2022
Asia Nepal With the threat of infectious looming in quake-affected districts, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee asked the Ministry of Health and Population to launch an additional drive against vaccine-preventable diseases
Europe United Kingdom According to police estimates, 300.000 pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza marched through central London, in the largest British demonstration since the start of the war between Israel and Gaza
Europe Serbia Serbia's candidacy for UNESCO Executive Council membership has been announced by Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic announced
Africa Botswana Hunting quotas for elephants and other species could be increased to the maximum allowed for the benefit of communities during the 2024 hunting season