Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Africa Namibia Procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek is expected to be launched within the second quarter of financial year 2026, 13 months after announced plans to fit five stadiums across the country to CAF CatIII standards
Africa Mauritania Over 12.000 sheep were transported from Mauritania to Rao, in the bordering Saint-Louis region in Senegal, one of the key markets of the region
Europe Liechtenstein The weekend brings a wide offer of events across Liechtenstein: the official inauguration of the "Lindagarta" (nice garden) space in Schaan, the Tresner Village and Street Food Festival, the traditional Lederhosen festival in Schellenberg, with live music
Africa Libya The Tripoli Court of Appeal has acquitted several former officials from the Gaddafi-era government of charges linked to the suppression of protests during the 2011 uprising
America Guyana 1600 persons have been invited to explain how they obtained their driver’s licences in latest traffic police action against illegal driving, as government work for the introduction of an automated exams
Europe Russia Economic crisis in Russia is reportedly eroding Putin’s immense popularity, but he would still be well above 60%; official and independent polls agree on the decline of approval ratings since the start of economy's contraction, from 2025 onwards
Africa South Sudan Expanding roads, illegal hunting and environmental destruction are threatening one of the world’s largest land mammal migrations; a workshop in Juba discussed how to develop infrastructure conserving critical wildlife corridors, wetlands and savannahs
Europe France France has banned Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir from its territory after footage of him taunting abducted flotilla activists earlier this week triggered international criticism
Asia China Worst coal mine accident in over 15 years leaves at leas 90 dead; President Xi Jinping called for authorities to “spare no effort” in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations in Liushenyu, Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province
Oceania Solomon Islands Seaweed farming is emerging as a new source of income for coastal villagers in Ward 16, in Malaita Province; after initial skepticism, the recently introduced edible marine crop is proving increasingly promising
Asia Jordan On the Kingdom’s 80th Independence Day, the Dead Sea "Corniche" was inaugurated; with several promenade and entertainment areas, it will enhance the offer for domestic tourism, serving citizens along Dead Sea coast with highest standards
Africa Guinea-Bissau The Bijagós archipelago is the third largest location in the world for green turtles Chelonia mydas hatching, and the most important in Africa; data are reported in new book coordinated by Portuguese biologist Paulo Catry freely accessible on the internet
Europe Portugal Electronic ‘ankle bracelets’ for perpetrators of crimes related to domestic violence have risen by 222% in 10 years: today almost 2.000 people wear the device