Africa Uganda Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after having been a commodity in the local urban transport for over a decade; the exit takes immediate effect and follows extensive review of Uber's business priorities across Africa
Africa Malawi The refugee rights situation in the Dzaleka refugee camp is at risk after the government expelled a refugee rights organisation that was providing independent oversight of the human rights situation in the camp, says Human Rights Watch
Europe Iceland Experts agree that volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula has ceased, although an official statement marking the end of the eruption is still awaited
Europe Ireland Dublin City Council is appealing to homeowners to stop covering their front gardens with concrete and asphalt contributing to increased flooding and sewer overflows into waterways
Africa Guinea-Bissau The coach of Guinea-Bissau's national football team, Baciro Candé, said that his greatest 'ambition' as coach of the Djurtus is to win the African Cup of Nations, to be played in Côte d'Ivoire, between January and February 2024
Asia Georgia The McLain Association for Children - Georgia is the first recipient in the country to receive the Project Zero Award for its efforts in promoting a barrier-free world for people with disabilities
America Bolivia Bolivian farmer Trigidia Jiménez has gained international recognition for her self-cultivated quinoa, an Andean seed celebrated as a "superfood" for its nutritional value; the grain even gained recognition from NASA due its resilience to climate change
Africa Benin The bishops' conferences in West Africa, in Benin, Nigeria and Burkina Faso-Niger, are issuing notes and press releases to shed light on Pope Francis' opening to the blessing of same-sex couples: the African bishops' line seems to be wait-and-see
Asia Iraq With a turnout of 41%, Iraq's first provincial elections have come to an end; the Coordination Framework alliance won 101 of the 285 council seats
Asia Indonesia A five-year multiple-entry visa has been introduced for foreigners who want to visit the country for tourism or business reasons; he policy is part of the government’s efforts to increase the number of visitors and stimulate the economy
America Haiti Fewer and fewer residents are celebrating Christmas due to a shortage of economic means, directly impacting the businesses of Christmas decoration
America Grenada The payment of 25% ex gratia on civil servants' salary should not be regarded as an annual commitment by the Congress administration, warned Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall
Europe Germany To boost the retention of foreign graduates of German universities and to attract foreign degree holders to work in Germany, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, with the German Academic Exchange Service, has introduced new initiatives
America Belize The Belize City Council successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Holiday Night Festival, featuring local food, live music, and holiday shopping, as a means to thank the community for their support of local vendors and participation in various events this year