Asia Afghanistan Thousands of Afghans brought to UK were victims of a major data breaches with names and details published on FB: fearing reprisals from the Taliban, they were relocated under a scheme kept secret; the measure preventing media reporting has now been lifted
Oceania New Zealand The New Zealand government has been forced to defend its new tourism campaign aimed at attracting Australian tourists, called 'Everyone must go!", accused of being tone-deaf at a time when it is facing record emigration and unemployment rates
Africa Cameroon UNESCO is working with Cameroon's Ministry of Forests and Wildlife to promote sustainable tourism and community-based conservation activities around World Heritage sites in the country
Africa Mali A gold mine has collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more; this is the second major accident this year in the country that is one of Africa's top three gold producers
Europe Andorra The Diversand association has called for the Ministry of Health to make the gender transition protocol public and thus provide answers to approximately 25 people, both adults and minors, who are currently waiting for specific regulations
America Guyana Guyana is planning to build 12 modern regional hospitals by 2028, with six opening in 2025, to improve healthcare access across multiple regions
Europe Belarus 143.936 large families have opened deposit accounts in Belarus under the family capital programme as of 1 February 2025
America Honduras Honduras is supporting the reintegration of returned migrants through economic aid, job programs, and cooperation with China and Mexico, aiming to reduce migration by creating opportunities, while also providing protection for vulnerable nationals
America Antigua and Barbuda The increase in vehicle registration fees proposed by the government are being criticized by the main opposition party, whose members express growing concern over their impact on the cost of living
Africa Burundi A China-Burundi Friendship Walk organised by the Chinese Embassy and the Burundi-China Friendship Association was held in Bujumbura
America Ecuador Ecuador closed its borders with Peru and Colombia on the eve of the presidential elections to ensure security, restricting foreign entry; military presence increased at border crossings, and only Ecuadorians with proper documents can enter
America Costa Rica Residents of El Tirol are protesting against the court-mandated cypress tree removal, they are also seeking legal alternatives to stop or mitigate the deforestation, as well as organizing a reforestation project to restore the affected landscape
Africa Algeria The country exported over $30,5 million worth of hydrogen to Israel, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, despite its strong anti-Israel stance
Europe Albania The fight against organised crime in Albania has intensified and the authorities have seized millions of illicit assets, but the management of these properties is proving difficult, raising fears that they could return to criminal control