Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
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
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
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
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
Asia Pakistan The country formally requested new loans of $600 million from two Chinese banks, signalling a critical step in the ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for the disbursement of the second tranche of a $3 billion rescue package
Europe Serbia Serbia's candidacy for UNESCO Executive Council membership has been announced by Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic announced
Europe San Marino 10th edition of 'Nott'Arte' 2023 ends today; during the 9 editions, held from 2008 to 2017, the event was visited by more than 20.000 people, with over 500 works on display and 350 artists, consolidating its position as San Marino's leading artistic event
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
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 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
Africa Togo Make Africa 2023, an African festival on technological innovation and maker culture, ends today in Lomé; this year's theme is "Faire Ensemble" and was attended by around 300 innovators from different Fablabs
Africa Somalia Somalia's deputy prime minister praised the crucial role of Somali women in supporting operations against al-Shabaab militiamen