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”
America Chile The first human case of bird flu in the country has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health, after the detection of the disease in animals in 13 of the 16 regions of its territory
America Argentina The IMF has announced a US$5.4 billion disbursement to the country, as the state has declared a severe economic panorama; the new disbursement brings to US$28.9 billion the total funds already allocated to Argentina since March 2022
Africa Gabon President Ali Bongo delayed the announcement of a new presidential candidacy, expected on Sunday in Libreville at the 55th anniversary celebrations of Gabon's ruling Democratic Party
Africa South Africa The leader of South Africa's largest opposition party, John Steenhuisen, was reappointed as leader of the Democratic Alliance and called for a 'united opposition', presenting himself as the alternative for the country
Asia Syria 40 Syrian and Turkish children living in south-eastern province of Gaziantep collaborated to write and illustrate a book entitled 'Gokce', alluding to the fact that people of all races, cultures and creeds live together under one sky
Africa Egypt Egypt and the EU signed a €40 million grant agreement for food security in the country, implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Africa Malawi The government intends to provide psychosocial support to those affected by tropical cyclone Freddy to help them recover from their traumatic experiences, Vice President Saulos Chilima announced
Africa Ghana Parliament has amended sections of the Criminal Offences Act 1960, which made attempting to take one's own life an offence, making it a mental health issue
Europe Denmark Government criticised for delaying mink-saving measures; a year ago the Mink Commission published an investigation report about the government’s actions during the 2020 mink cull, and the industry itself, that should have led to immediate bettering action
Europe Croatia After arriving unannounced in Kyiv, PM Plenkovic praised the bravery shown by Ukrainians in the resistance to Russian aggression; he reached Ukraine’s capital together with the Moldovan President and the Slovak and Slovenian Prime Ministers
Europe Poland Wojtyla's monument was daubed with the inscription 'Maxima culpa' from the title of the book that accuses the pontiff of covering up child sex abuse perpetrators when he was archbishop in Krakow
Oceania Papua New Guinea Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has joined nation leaders in paying tribute to former PM and member of Kokopo, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, who passed away on Friday 31 March in East New Britain, his home province
Europe Serbia An extension of the spending deadline for the IPARD farm fund has been requested to the European Commission to ensure €30 million in grants for Serbian farmers do not remain unused