America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Africa Kenya In Kilifi County a public health officer and environmental conservation ambassador collected 2,2 tons of used diapers in 72 hours, containing around 1 ton of human waste in a record-breaking initiative called '72 hours diaper collection accountability'
America Grenada Lobster and Lambie Festival was launched by the Grenada Tourism Authority; celebrating culinary heritage, culture and spirit of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the new festival can become a major economic driver attracting thousands of visitors
Africa Ivory Coast Today 28 January the solemn opening ceremony of the first ordinary session of the Senate in 2026 will take place at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research in Yamoussoukro
America Guyana A still‑strong oil sector and robust expansion in agriculture, mining, construction and services have driven Guyana's sixth consecutive year of double‑digit economic growth, assessed at 19,3% in 2025
Africa Libya Hanna Tetteh, Head of UNSMIL mission, reviewed implementation of the political roadmap presented to Security Council on 21 August 2025 and the structured dialogue currently being facilitated by the mission urging Libyan parties to honor their commitments
Africa Mali The import of over 54 million liters of petroleum products in ten days and the mobilization of 1192 tankers in January are easing Mali's fuel shortage: normalization in supply is critical to end the crisis that hampered economy and daily life for months
America Colombia Colombia has imposed a 30% tariff on Ecuadorian goods and suspended electricity exports after Ecuador announced similar tariffs over a trade deficit, escalating a commercial dispute rooted in border security and bilateral cooperation concerns
Asia Afghanistan 91 kilometers of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India TAPI gas pipeline are now prepared for installation in western Herat province; TAPI extends 1.800 km linking Turkmenistan to India through Afghanistan and Pakistan 816 km run through Afghanistan
Asia Armenia The detention period of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, head of Aragatsotn Diocese, has been extended; he faces charges of coercing participation in elections or preventing participation in rallies via blackmail or material incentives using official authority
Asia Bangladesh As campaigning began for general election on 12 February, Chief Advisor Yunus directed the armed forces to remain on high alert to help ensure free, fair, impartial results; Bangladesh is under interim administration following mass uprising in 2024
America El Salvador Micro and small enterprises have adopted sustainable tourism models in El Salvador's beaches and lakes, reducing carbon emissions and waste through EU-backed training and eco-efficient practices to boost environmental and economic resilience
Africa Ethiopia A transformative national strategy signed by government and World Vision Ethiopia will reach 11,5 million children with integrated humanitarian, recovery and development programming, focusing on protection from violence, nutrition, learning opportunities
Europe Belgium Historic La Chapelle shunting station may be lost as its owners didn't secure investments for renovation; the iconic building is severely damaged and the Port of Brussels may order demolition even as the public calls for it to be used for the community