Africa Sierra Leone Sierra Leoneans express tolerant attitudes toward different religion (93%), ethnicity (93%), affiliation (87%), nationality (92%), refugees (79%) and say governments should promote regional and ethnic balance in political appointments, Afrobarometer shows
Asia Turkmenistan The National Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in Turkmenistan was approved for the period 2025-2029; the bodies responsible for the activities of this plan have been instructed to regularly monitor its implementation
America Colombia Colombia has suspended peace talks with the ELN guerrilla group after violent clashes in Catatumbo, citing war crimes and lack of commitment to peace, marking the second suspension since talks began in 2022
America Guatemala A three-phase program to support returning migrants, has been announced by President Bernardo Arévalo; it focuses on consular assistance, dignified reception with temporary shelters, and reintegration
Europe United Kingdom Railway regulator Transport Focus urged rail companies to adopt a system of 'yellow cards' for passengers travelling without the correct ticket, rather than handing out penalties or prosecution that should only be used in the event of a relapse
America El Salvador The Mesoamerican Ecclesial Ecological Network launched a campaign in El Salvador opposing mining activities, citing threats to life and the environment, while urging respect for affected communities and demanding the repeal of a newly approved mining law
Asia Yemen The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen where 19,5 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year, expressing concern especially for children facing malnutrition
Oceania Tonga Tongan-born professional boxer Nailini Helu has become the first Tongan woman to fight for a world title, with a chance to steal the IBF light heavyweight title from the world champion in a bout on 5 April in New Zealand
Africa South Sudan South Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Dams has launched a five-year energy project, worth $53-million, aimed at increasing the access to electricity services and strengthening institutional capacity in the power sector
Asia United Arab Emirates The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security urged citizens and residents to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Friend or Relative Visa service, which allows lengths of stay of up to 90 days
Africa Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has called for the introduction of mandatory prison sentences for persons convicted of corruption in order to deter crime and overcome difficulties in recovering assets
America Uruguay Over 300.000 Argentine tourists have been welcomed this 2025, a 30% increase from last year, with Argentines making up 50% of total visitors, thanks to tax benefits and favorable payment options for non-residents
America Guyana Guyana plans to ask the UN’s top court to intervene against Venezuela’s plan to elect a governor for the disputed Essequibo region, citing violations of a 2022 agreement, as the two nations continue their long-standing territorial dispute
Asia Taiwan A mechanism had been set up to facilitate interdepartmental efforts to enable the detention of vessels suspected of sabotage acts in coastal waters, authorities stated, following incident at sea earlier this month