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
Europe Finland The Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority reported a worrying problem as last year around 800 tonnes of waste ended up in sewage treatment plants; the most common are towels, biodegradable waste and hygiene products like cotton buds and tampons
Oceania Micronesia The former president of the Federated States of Micronesia urged US lawmakers to keep their promise to approve funds for the Compact of Free Association (Cofa), warning against China's push into the Pacific
Europe Montenegro The population census began on Sunday, after the scheduled date was postponed several time for the demand by opposition parties for the completion of all the conditions of the agreement signed between the opposition and the prime minister for the census
Asia Kazakhstan The East Kazakhstan region is preparing to build a water reservoir on the Kenderlik River and to reconstruct two more reservoirs in Uideninskiy and Kandysu; 40% of the country's reservoirs are concentrated in the region
Africa Somalia The UN Security Council has decided to lift the arms embargo imposed on Somalia since 1992, with a resolution stating that its 'primary objective is to reduce the threat from Al-Shabaab'
Africa Tanzania A group of organisations is launching a study to evaluate emergency response tools for severe malaria cases in rural areas in Tanzania, Zambia and DR Congo, and to seek further care in remote settings where transfer to health facilities is not feasible
Asia Singapore The government has proposed to allow Housing and Development Board households to own up to two cats per flat, thus reversing the 34-year ban on owning cats in public flats
Africa Gambia The country's remittance inflow from January to September 2023 amounted to US$ 564,1 million, an increase of 4,5% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, confirmed the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia
Africa Cameroon The Bloggers Demo School programme will start today the 6-month training for 22 young people in blogging and content production
Asia Bangladesh The number of aspirants from minority communities for the forthcoming national elections is higher than in previous polls; along ruling Awami League and opposition Jatiya Party, 3 new political and 3 Islamist parties nominated members of minorities
Africa South Sudan Former NBA player Luol Deng's foundation inaugurated the NBA Junior League and a new basketball court in South Sudan, setting the stage for the tournament early next year
Africa Kenya Vice President Rigathi Gachagua said the government will begin to provide full transparency on President William Ruto's foreign travels starting in January
Asia Bahrain Bank ABC was declared 'Bank of the Year in Bahrain - 2023' by The Banker - Financial Times for the third time