Asia Kyrgyzstan 2026 Global Internet Freedom Rankings by Cloudwards show that countries of Central Asia have significantly less internet censorship than all of their Eurasian neighbors, with Kyrgyzstan’s online environment emerging as particularly encouraging
Europe Vatican City The Pontifical Academy for Life launched “Scientists for peace”, an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to focus on peace and enact activities across the world, as current violence also limits scientific research
Europe Slovakia Housing completions dropped in 2025 and new construction remained well below long-term levels according to latest official figures
Africa Republic of the Congo Preparing for elections on 15 March, Congolese law enforcement will maintain a heightened presence, strict posture, blockades and road closures expecting significant public movement during voting hours; President Nguesso, 82, is seeking a 5th term
Africa Madagascar The president of the Refoundation party dissolved the government amid growing criticism and strong expectations for change; until a new prime minister will be appointed, the interim will be handled by the secretaries-general of each ministry
America Belize Archaeologists have uncovered well-preserved Maya wooden structures in a tropical wetland site in Belize dating from 800 to 1.500 AD, revealing evidence that communities have continued living there after the collapse of major Maya cities
Africa Lesotho The National University of Lesotho, regarded as the pride of the nation and the largest in the country, is facing infrastructural decay, reportedly to the point that buildings are in such poor condition that they pose serious hazards to safety of students
Europe Germany State elections in Baden-Württemberg, Germany's third-most populous state, ended with a win by the center-left Greens in contrast with Berlin's coalition government, that downplayed the defeat
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The city administration in Serb-led Prijedor approved the payment of financial assistance from the local budget to former Bosnian Serb Army soldiers Ilija Zoric and Ljubisa Cetic, who were both convicted of involvement in the 1992 Zecovi village massacre
Oceania Micronesia The First Lady of FSM, Madam Ancelly Simina, joined women leaders and community members in Chuuk State to commemorate International Women’s Day; This year’s celebration also marked the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the Chuuk Women’s Council
Africa Sudan Sudan’s army in White Nile State warned of the risks posed by unexploded ordnance in residential areas following a series of drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in the city of Kosti, calling for terror listing for the organization
Africa Gambia A special court dedicated to handling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases will be established in the Gambia, marking a landmark development in the country’s justice system
Asia Armenia The European Union Mission in Armenia EUMA conducted its 8.000th patrol, noting that it remains committed to the strengthening of peace and stability in the region, and that EUMA teams will continue patrol activities in support of this goal
America Bolivia Political relations have shifted in Bolivia as President Rodrigo Paz has moved closer to the US by restoring diplomatic ties, inviting the DEA back, and seeking technology and mining investments after two decades of tension under former leader Evo Morales