Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Oceania Vanuatu Vanuatu National Bureau of Statistics officially confirmed its name change to the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics
Africa Gabon The country has ratified the Makka Al-Mukarramah convention for the fight against corruption, an initiative by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Europe Moldova The Border Police has ordered several actions to streamline traffic at the state border during the winter holidays, along with increased numbers of frontline staff and special equipment for checking travel documents
Africa Mauritius The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $40 million commercial financing package to Bank One Limited of Mauritius
Asia Azerbaijan The number of visitors from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in November 2022 reached 1.600 people, +510% with respect to the same month last year
Asia Philippines Over 7.800 Filipinos were repatriated from overseas this year in an effort to ensure their welfare and safety, part of the Marcos administration’s efforts to boost government response to the needs of Filipinos abroad
Asia Myanmar Myanmar's military government said it will provide more than $200 million through the foreign currency market to alleviate the soaring prices of essential goods caused by high fuel prices
Asia Afghanistan After Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE, International Rescue Committee announced the suspension of operations in Afghanistan following the ruling Taliban's decision to ban women from working in non-governmental organisations
America Mexico The country granted asylum to the family of impeached former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, as a response, Peruvian authorities have expelled Mexico’s ambassador and accused Mexico of interference in Peru’s affairs
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina According to measurements taken on Christmas Day, the city of Banja Luka was the most polluted city in the country, with the air quality index in the city area of 279, or 'very unhealthy for the population'
America Grenada A contribution of $33.000 to the Grenada Planned Parenthood Association to support sexual and reproductive health rights clinics in Grenada has been announced by the High Commission of Canada
America Costa Rica The government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable livestock farming, aimed at incentivising farms to continue their activities without deforesting by issuing fiscal rewards and certificates of sustainable practices
Africa Rwanda international calls have been made on the Rwandan authorities to cease all support for the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, accused of abuses against civilians