Asia Georgia The EU annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World noted “severely curtailed” human rights in Georgia, reduced bilateral political contacts and dialogue between Brussels and Tbilisi amid “significant democratic backsliding”
Africa Niger A ceremony was held on 14 April in Niamey to launch the national consultations as part of the process of drafting the National Strategic Plan 2024-2028 of the cooperation programme between Niger and WFP
Asia Nepal Air pollution has increased across the country due to several days of wildfires in various locations
Africa Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with QatarEnergy to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector
Africa Mozambique The Mozambican government has not yet paid four months of compensation to transport operators, intended to mitigate the impact of fuel prices, reports the independent newspaper 'O Pais'
Asia North Korea According to state media, ambitious designs for new Air Koryo aircraft, passenger quadcopters, cars 'of the future' and unmanned tractors were displayed at a North Korean industrial art exhibition last week
Africa Rwanda Kigali International Airport has been accredited to Level 1 of the Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme, by the Airports Council International
Asia Oman The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has granted a new licence to Oman Data Park for the provision of voice or video telecommunication services via Internet Protocol, thus ultimately enhancing offer for citizens
Europe Monaco Prince and Princess were in Italy for the 160th anniversary of the Consulate of Monaco in Florence, one of the Principality's oldest; it had been eleven years since Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene last visited Florence
Europe Portugal A scientific programme to prevent the risk of dementia in people over 60 is being developed by a multidisciplinary research team, coordinated by the University of Coimbra
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Agriculture is working to build a strong and sustainable human resource base to increase agricultural production, creating more opportunities for women and youth to enter the sector
Oceania Nauru The authorities are investigating reports of vandalism of some runway lights in the Yaren area
Asia Singapore Lab for vehicle emission testing reopens after a two months closure for upgrade that allows the center to certify vehicles under a more stringent standard