Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Africa Ivory Coast Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has removed the prime minister and dissolved his government
Asia Turkey Turkey has become one of the worst countries in the world for Internet freedom, according to the latest report by the Observatory for Human Rights
America Saint Lucia A crackdown on illegal liquor sales has been announced by the Saint Lucia Customs and Excise Department, who also advised holders of expired licences to renew them immediately
Asia Pakistan Thousands of people took to the streets in several cities and towns of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to campaign for their demands, including exemption from electricity taxes and subsidised wheat flour
Asia Oman Companies producing and supplying tobacco products are urged to implement plain packaging for all tobacco products available across the Sultanate of Oman; the measure will be mandatory from April 4, 2024
America Ecuador Ecuador has authorised US military presence to combat drug trafficking organisations jointly in a deal signed during President Lasso's visit to Washington
America Chile Argentina has approved its gas exports to Chile through Gasoducto Norandino, the first in 13 years
America Colombia To boost community tourism and protect cultural heritage, Colombia and the UNWTO launched the 'Community Tourism Innovation Challenge’, aiming at promoting innovation, improve locals' quality of life, and foster responsible tourism
Europe Albania Albanian medical students began the new academic year protesting a new government decision that requires them to work for five years in the country before graduating
America Argentina Sergio Massa, presidential candidate, proposed the introduction of a national digital currency during a presidential debate, aiming to facilitate trade and economic transactions nationwide through mobile phones or cards
Africa Angola A team of scientists in Angola has discovered three snake-like creatures, a previously unknown species, with findings published last month in the African Journal of Herpetology
America El Salvador Presidential campaigns have kicked off in El Salvador with President Nayib Bukele leading the polls, despite facing controversy and constitutional concerns, he is still seeking re-election
Europe Andorra The IRPF's voluntary declaration campaign ended with a collection of €24,7 million, a figure higher than the forecast of €21,5 million