Africa Cameroon The candidacy of Hiram Iyodi as runner for the upcoming Presidential elections in October has been accepted; 38, engineer, studies and political activism in Canada, he presented a clear 12-points program
Africa Senegal Crude oil production from the Sangomar field is expected to reach around 30,53 million barrels in 2025; the estimates have been announced by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mining
Europe Spain Barcelona City Council and the non-profit organisation Habitat 3 have reached an agreement to buy Casa Orsola, the residential building that the Spanish daily País calls 'the symbol of the rental crisis in the city'
Africa Sierra Leone At Army Headquarters, Cockerill Barracks in Freetown, the first US-Sierra Leone National Defence Coordination Meeting was held to discuss and prioritise cooperation for the coming years
Africa Zimbabwe Promoting the Zimbabwe Gold currency for financial stability is a more difficult process than expected; the government is facing delays as some companies are still reluctant to accept it, preferring the US dollar
Asia Pakistan Anita Karim, Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter, is breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, inspiring young women; known as “The Arm Collector,” she excels internationally despite societal challenges reshaping local perceptions of female fighters
Africa Zambia Comprehensive guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands across the country are being developed by the government with the intention of launching them by the end of the year, to address the growing environmental challenges and threats they face nationwide
Asia Vietnam A mountain market in Ha Giang has become a YouTube hotspot, drawing vloggers and tourists; once a quiet trading hub, it now thrives online, with locals gaining fame and income from viral videos showcasing ethnic culture
Asia Turkmenistan New administrative buildings for judicial authorities will be constructed in the cities of Turkmenbashy and Dashoguz to further improve working conditions for employees of Adalat bodies
Asia Yemen Mass protests broke out again in the southern Yemeni district of Aden over the power outage in the city; traffic was blocked on several roads and tyres were set on fire
Asia Philippines The House impeached VP Sara Duterte over alleged misuse of public funds, corruption and threats against President Marcos Jr.; backed by 215 lawmakers, the case moves to the Senate and the trial will begin after 2 June: if convicted, she’ll be removed
Africa Tunisia The number of beneficiaries of the social amnesty at 5 February 2025 has reached approximately 31.000 between companies and the self-employed; figures are stated by the collection director of the National Social Security Fund
Europe Slovenia Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has chosen Slovenia as one of nine must-see luxury travel experiences for 2025
Asia Myanmar Thai authorities rescued 61 people, including 39 Chinese nationals, from Myanmar-based scam gangs; Myanmar’s Border Guard Force handed them over at the Mae Sot border; The rescue follows Thailand’s suspension of electricity to scam-linked areas in Myanmar