Africa Morocco Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has a new geopolitical battlefield in the Sahel, where they are deploying radically different strategies; the area is under geopolitical reconstruction after the vacuum left by French withdrawal and the rise of Russia
Europe Hungary Hungarian-owned WHC Group has acquired a majority stake in one of the leading HR service providers in the Adriatic region, the Heads Adriatic group of companies, becoming one of the largest players in the sector in Central Europe
Europe Latvia A survey conducted by the Central Statistical Bureau shows that in 2021, 42,5% of the population could not afford to cover sudden unexpected expenses
Africa Egypt 5 pharaonic tombs have been opened to tourists in Saqqara, in the necropolis of Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom of the pharaohs; the monument was built around 2700 BC by the architect Imhotep and is considered one of the oldest in the world
America Bahamas The government has spent about $400.000 to repair and clean beaches, parks and roads in preparation for the royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Ms. Kate Middleton
Asia Indonesia President Joko Widodo said 40% of the state, regional and state-owned enterprise budgets must be used for the purchase of domestic products in order to trigger economic growth from the central government to local government
Africa Benin A police operation has reportedly been underway in the capital Cotonou since 10 March to reduce the presence of beggars and illegal street vendors, with over 400 people arrested and goods seized
Europe Iceland The international survey Health Behaviour in School-aged Children, conducted in Iceland since 2006, has shown that the percentages of Icelandic teenagers drinking alcohol and having sex have decreased
America Grenada The Grenada Tourism Authority has launched the 473 Diaspora Programme which allows 36.000 Grenadians from around the world to become tourism ambassadors of the island
Africa Guinea-Bissau A group of women from the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) has asked the United Nations in Bissau to intervene to facilitate the realisation of the party's 10th congress
Asia Yemen Save the Children Australia criticised the Australian government's funding priorities following a high-level event on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, pointing out that arms exports to the country continue
America El Salvador The country has temporarily suspended taxes on gas; gas stations that still charge taxes to their customers have started to be heavily fined by authorities for non respecting the decree
America Guatemala The government and gov institution have begun working on a plan of major importance that legally defines way to dispose of the chemical substances used for the production of medicines
Africa Algeria Prime Minister Aïmene Benabderrahmane has instructed the government to remove obstacles preventing the execution of projects for new industrial zones in the country