Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
Asia Philippines By an overwhelming 259 votes, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to impose sanctions on private primary and secondary educational institutions that prevent students from taking scheduled periodic exams due to unpaid financial obligations
Africa eSwatini It was announced that parliamentary elections will be held on 29 September in the country, the last absolute monarchy on the continent
Asia Bhutan Contemporary Bhutanese art is finding its way onto the international scene; last year, exhibitions of several Bhutanese artists were held in Europe and this year in Taiwan
Europe France Sales of dashcams are starting to take off in France, but their use falls into a legal grey area; authorities strongly suggested not to use them
Africa Gabon Gabonese athletes will not be able to compete under its flag, a result of the World Anti-Doping Agency declaring Gabon's National Anti-Doping Organisation non-compliant
Africa Niger After several years of negotiations, French nuclear giant Oran (ex-Areva) and Niamey have just signed a comprehensive partnership agreement for the exploitation of the country's uranium deposits
Africa Algeria In order to be better equipped to fight possible fires during the summer season, an air bomber was acquired and six more leased
Africa Cameroon In April 2023, the three dessert banana producers operating in Cameroon exported 13.928 tonnes, according to figures just published by the Cameroonian Banana Association, a decrease of 23,6% in relative value
Asia Armenia The erection of the monument dedicated to Operation 'Nemesis' was a wrong decision,' said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
Asia Afghanistan An agreement with China and Pakistan will extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, which could potentially attract billions of dollars to finance infrastructure projects
Asia Bangladesh Around 2.000 disadvantaged and disadvantaged women have received training on various courses and many of them are becoming independent thanks to the Women's Skills Development Training Centre
Asia Cambodia This year the country will celebrate the royal ploughing ceremony, marking the start of the crop planting season in the country, in the Trapaing Russey municipality on 8 May
Europe Estonia The Estonian police decided to ban public gatherings related to the 9 May celebrations in Harjumaa, Lääne and Ida-Virumaa counties