Africa South Africa The sale of unregulated medicines is increasing in South Africa, where fake and substandard medicines are distributed through informal channels, informal outlets, online platforms, and cross-border smuggling, with people often buying unaware of fakes
America El Salvador The Minister of Housing announced the delivery of new housing projects in downtown San Salvador, where the final details are being completed on cooperative housing units ready to be handed out to rightful occupants
Asia Cyprus Livestock breeders demanded to meet President Christodoulides amid ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, spotted in yet another farm, with their representative describing the government’s handling as “unacceptable” as it lacks a contingency plan
America Guatemala A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Wednesday in District Court in Laredo, Texas to a felony offense and acknowledged his involvement in attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the US when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing over 50 migrants
Africa Cameroon An appointed, not elected, President's successor and other themes tabled by proposed constitutional reform are heating the political landscape and the debate: on RFI listeners and experts analyzed implications of the newly created office of Vice President
Africa Togo Updated National Order of Architects of Togo ONAT lists 168 architects licensed to practice in the country, including 143 men and 25 women, as well as 68 architecture firms
Africa Cape Verde The election campaign for 17 May legislative elections began with the two largest parties in rallying in Praia with opposite visions for Cape Verde's future: Movement for Democracy asked for "another term", African Party PAICV is "strong and prepared"
Africa Mauritius The Green Club project was launched at Camp Laboue women's empowerment center in Terre Rouge; it will support citizen's actions in environmental protection and will be implemented in 8 women's empowerment centers and 13 community centers in Mauritius
Africa Morocco Main labor unions called rallies on May Day to warn of a widening gap between economic growth and living standards; but subdued turnout and fragmented messaging pointed to both rising anger and weakening mobilization
America Panama A new law puts weakens the protection of coral reefs: while previously any intervention or construction on reefs and seagrass beds was prohibited, the new law relaxes these restrictions
Africa Central African Republic National Assembly's final ordinary session on 30 April marked the end of the 7th legislature; led by Speaker Simplice Mathieu Sarandji, the ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Félix Moloua, members of the government, foreign diplomats
America Mexico Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced 18 free fan festivals during the upcoming soccer World Cup, one in each of the city’s 16 boroughs, in addition to the FIFA-sponsored venue in the Zócalo, the main public square in the heart of the Historic Center
Africa Chad On the sidelines of the 4th session of the Algerian-Chadian Joint Commission, an air transport agreement has been officially signed by the Ministers of Transport and Civil Aviation of Chad and Algeria in the presence of each country's President
Europe Malta Partit Aħwa Maltin announced it will contest all districts in upcoming 30 May election, aiming to give voice to voters “let down by the duopoly system”; the conservative party was founded in 2020