Africa Tanzania A report by Amnesty International saying Tanzanian authorities perpetrated human rights violations and political repression in view of the 2025 General Election was officially dismissed, allegations defined as "unsubstantiated and misleading"
Europe Slovakia Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tram line in Ružinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed; the 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt with €102 million EU fund following completion of Petržalka extension
Oceania Tuvalu First Tuvalu cultural festival has been announced: it will be held in Funafuti in May 2026 to preserve and revive local culture, with a strong focus on young people; delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions
Asia United Arab Emirates 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa
Europe Ukraine Authorities ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from around the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, citing an increase in Russian drone attacks
Europe Liechtenstein Hot molten metal from the furnace Flumroc in Flums, Switzerland, provoked a fire; Liechtenstein police gave the all-clear for citizens as no harmful gases escaped
Africa Lesotho The 12th Annual Lesotho Wine Festival will open today with a refreshed experience at a new, larger venue to accommodate the growing excitement around this signature lifestyle event; the three-day wine fest kicks off with “Blankets and Bubbles” event
America Guyana Seasonal influenza vaccine has been introduced into Guyana's national immunization schedule to protect vulnerable groups and health workers
Asia Iran According to local press, hardline lawmakers in Iran have turned targeted four ministers in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet for to impeachment in what critics say is a move to stall the government rather than to offer alternatives
Asia Kuwait Kuwait's Diplomatic Attache Jana Al-Dhafiri reaffirmed firm stance on combating terrorism in all forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions
Africa Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project has been approved by the World Bank and supported by a $40 million International Development Association grant focused on securing water access in the Western Area
Africa South Africa National data governance is entering a news chapter as President Ramaphosa officially put South Africa’s Statistics Amendment Act into effect; the law will reshape how SA collects and manages national statistics and data and set census every 10 years
Europe North Macedonia Nearly 13 years since construction began, the Church of St. Constantine and Helena in central Skopje has been inaugurated and the square fully refurbished