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 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone National Health Emergency Agency launched by President Bio to effectively tackle epidemics, describing the event as a “landmark step following the passing into law of the Public Health Act 2022 by the Parliament of Sierra Leone”
Europe Albania The Albanian parliament will have to suspend ratification of a dibated migration pact agreed with Italy after a top court endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of the deal
America Mexico The first stage of the new Maya Train, linking Campeche to Cancun in 14 stations with affordable fares, has just been inaugurated; Mexico's President emphasised its role as driver in southeast development, boosting tourism thus creating fresh income
Europe Spain Tens of thousands of people gathered in Plaza de Cibeles square in Madrid to protest the highly controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists that Pedro Sánchez agreed to in return for vital support to get elected PM again
Africa Sudan The Sudanese army has blocked civilians from entering the city of Wad Madani; soon after the war began between the army and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, Wad Madani became a safe haven for those fleeing the carnage
Africa Algeria The country has joined the Guided Trade Initiative to boost pan-Africa trade, a commitment of Algeria's, said Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni
America Guatemala The Guatemalan Constitutional Court has granted a "definitive injunction" to ensure President-elect Arévalo assumes office on January 14; the ruling aims to safeguard constitutional order
Asia Iraq Provincial elections in Iraq have begun, starting with the security forces' vote: polling centres were opened to members of the security forces, displaced persons and prison inmates to cast their votes in the special elections for provincial councils
Asia Malaysia Tourists visiting Ipoh's Old Town will soon be able to collect stamps and win prizes, said Minister for Local Government Development, who will introduce a 'passport' to collect stamps to encourage tourists to visit the city
Asia Maldives The Bank of Maldives announced an interruption of Mastercard services abroad, due to a technical problem with its service provider
Asia Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's main pastures have seen their potential for natural fodder production reduced and have become unusable; it was announced at the meeting of the Senate Committee on Agricultural and Water Management
Africa Malawi The Malawi men's team qualified for the CAF Schools Championship-Cosafa Qualifiers final in Harare, Zimbabwe, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Eswatini
Asia Thailand Thai Airways International apologised for the incident in which a passenger was spilled hot coffee, causing severe burns and promised compensation; the airline's management is investigating the matter and will inform the injured passenger of the results