Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
Europe Poland The country will launch a joint initiative with the European Commission to trace Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine and bring those responsible to justice
Africa Uganda A proposal for a new anti-gay law is expected, according to an audio recording of the speaker of the country's parliament
Asia Mongolia As of 1 February, there were 131 elderly people aged 100 years or older living in Mongolia, according to the country's National Statistical Committee, of whom 114 are women
Asia India A temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala has introduced a mechanical elephant donated by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals India and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu to perform its rituals, in a pledge to stop using live animals for celebrations
America Jamaica Just over $1,1 billion has been allocated to continue the implementation of the BIGEE (Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems) project to promote sustainable and robust growth of start-ups and SMEs in Jamaica
Africa Burkina Faso The prime ministers of Burkina Faso and Mali, who co-chaired a joint Mali-Burkina Faso Council of Ministers, said they had laid the foundations for a federation between the two neighbouring states 'which share common challenges'
America Peru According to the latest survey released by the Peruvian Institute of Studies, the disapproval of President Dina Boluarte has risen to 77%, while her rejection in Congress increased to 90%, stating that she should soon resign
Africa Algeria Algeria and Russia discussed strengthening their military cooperation during a visit to Algiers by Russian Security Council Secretary Nicholai Patrushev, the Algerian defence ministry said
Africa South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved four international conventions on the rights of persons with disabilities and women
Africa Lesotho Basotho blanket, a garment that became widespread in the country from 19th century, still has a high symbolic value and is present in celebrations and rites of passage; however, its recent use in western high fashion and film has led to criticism
Europe Spain Core inflation in Spain hit a new record in February, a level not seen in the last 37 years, despite all price containment measures implemented by Sanchez’s government
Europe Czech Republic The Czech Republic's 10,5 million inhabitants host the largest number of Ukrainian refugees with temporary protection status per population among EU nations, Eurostat data show
Asia Taiwan The Wall Street Journal reported in the last days that the US would increases troops deployed to train Taiwan's military in support of a specific programme, speaking of quadrupled numbers of soldiers involved