Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Asia Singapore Horse racing in Singapore will end in October 2024 and the Singapore Turf Club site in Kranji will be returned to the government in 2027 for redevelopment
America Haiti More than 13.000 Haitians have been displaced and dozens have been killed by the first storms of the hurricane season
Africa Republic of the Congo IMF staff concluded their mission to the country for the third review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement: post-pandemic recovery gained traction in 2022 with economic growth estimated at 1,7%, driven mainly by the non-oil sector
Asia Palestine The expansion of the desalination plant in the Gaza Strip, with production substantially increased for 175.000 more people, was completed and officially marked by representatives of the UN, EU and Palestinian Authority
Asia Nepal Contractors have warned of stopping 3000 projects if the government does not extend the deadline by one year, claiming that the government has failed to settle their payments and adjust the cost of construction materials to dramatic rise in inflation
Oceania Vanuatu The community of Erakor in Southern Efate calls for a proper waste management system, namely to protect the environment and keep it healthy for future generations
Africa South Sudan The arms embargo measures, targeted sanctions such as travel bans and asset freezes against individuals and entities are renewed for one year, until 31 May 2024, upon UN Security Council resolution recently adopted
Africa South Africa The South African Revenue Service has introduced new controls on the procedures used by resident persons to move their funds abroad, whereby individuals must complete an approved international transfer application (AIT)
Asia Qatar The cupping service has been introduced at the Umm Slal Health Centre as a pilot phase of the Primary Health Care Corporation; its goals: to improve patient health, speed up the recovery process and ensure patient safety
America Colombia Colombia will rejoin the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR); the country had formerly withdrawn from the organisation almost five years ago due to dissatisfaction with Caracas
Europe Russia An investigation by the independent media outlet Proekt has tried to shed light on Putin's wealth, revealing how, concealed by shell companies and fictitious marriages, he has amassed important possessions for his entire family
Africa Liberia A Swiss appeals court upheld the 20-year prison sentence against former Liberian warlord Alieu Kosiah for rape, murder and cannibalism and also the additional charge of crimes against humanity
Asia Vietnam The population approaching 100 million brings both opportunities and challenges, as, along with the abundance of labour, it is an attraction for foreign investors, but poses problems of food and energy security