Africa Tanzania A comprehensive voluntary repatriation program has been finalized to bring back Tanzanian citizens living in South Africa, following growing impatience towards African immigrants; in co-operation with local authorities, returnees will undergo verification
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The cardiology unit of Dr. Ayres de Menezes was given a portable ultrasound machine that will facilitate the work of the only specialist in the area at this hospital, Mirian Cassandra
Asia Japan After April registered a record presence of tourists coming to see the famous cherry blossoms free from COVID-19 restrictions, May saw a slight drop in the number visitors but the country remains a top tourist destination for 2023
Europe Czech Republic The country wants to introduce a reduced 12% VAT on recycled products as part of a tax package to consolidate public finances
Asia Nepal Nepalese comedy shows have become wildly popular on YouTube, providing family and contextual entertainment to a large number of loyal viewers
Africa Rwanda Fulgence Kayishema, accused of playing a major role in the genocide in Rwanda and arrested last month near Cape Town after 22 years on the run, will seek asylum in South Africa, his lawyer announced
Europe Vatican City Pope Francis sent a message of greeting to the participants of this year's Vatican Specola Summer School of Astrophysics, inviting them to never lose their sense of wonder, in their research and in their lives
Africa Namibia Greater cooperation in the field of green hydrogen and dialogue with third countries regarding the war in Ukraine were the main topics of Dutch Prime Minister Rutte's visit to the country
Asia Lebanon The Lebanese tourism chief called on the country's political and security leaders to work together to create the conditions for an eventful summer season, asking the authorities to ease traffic restrictions where possible to encourage visitors
Africa Djibouti UNFPA in Djibouti and the Italian ambassador signed an agreement to launch the gender violence response programme, creating a multidimensional centre for access to various free services for victims of gender-based violence
Africa Libya Electoral laws recently agreed upon by Libya's two legislative bodies are not enough to resolve contentious issues and allow elections in the country, according to UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily
Africa Ghana With a +32% in gold production last year - considering both small-scale and large-scale mines - Ghana has regained its status of Africa's leading gold producer
Africa Zimbabwe The country has seen record tobacco sales as it re-establishes itself as one of the world's top producers; yet small farmers who now sell their crop mainly to China are 'heavily indebted' and see 'minimal' benefits
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The 'forced prostitution' of women and girls in IDP camps in the east of the country has been recognized, made public and condemned by Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Sexual Violence in Conflict