Africa Uganda Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after having been a commodity in the local urban transport for over a decade; the exit takes immediate effect and follows extensive review of Uber's business priorities across Africa
Africa Madagascar Heavy floods triggered by torrential rains hit Antananarivo, leaving hundreds of displaced and at least 10 dead according to the national disaster risk management office
Asia Uzbekistan Remittances to the country totaled US$8 billion in 2021, +34% in comparison to the previous year
Asia Vietnam Thousands of people joined in mourning yesterday to pay tribute to the late Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, credited with bringing mindfulness to the West
Europe Ukraine In the event of a large-scale Russian invasion, more than 90% of Ukrainian citizens would defend their country, forecasts Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office
Asia Georgia The country exported 107 million bottles of wine in 2021, with revenue of US$250 million; according to the National Wine Agency, wine exports in 2021 were 359% higher than in 2012
Africa Togo Any person who wants to withdraw a large sum of money from a bank or financial institution can request a police escort, free of charge, as stated by Yark Damehane, Minister of Security and Civil Protection, following a theft in Lomé
Europe San Marino Marino Federico Fattori has been confirmed as President of the San Marino Sailing Federation, as announced by the San Marino National Olympic Committee
Oceania Tonga A week after the explosion, whose power NASA estimated to be the equivalent of 500 Hiroshima bombs, more help is on the way among amid fears that this could overexpose the country to Covid-19
Africa Mali After ECOWAS imposed sanctions that could have a devastating impact on the country, where one in three people already depend on humanitarian aid, 13 NGOs have called for humanitarian aid exemptions
Asia Yemen The number of dead and wounded, including children, has risen to 200 after the raids attributed to Saudi Arabia in the north of the country, continuing what the international opinion defines 'intrusion' in the area controlled by pro-Iran Huthi insurgents
Europe Andorra First year secondary school students are promoting the fourth edition of a blood donation campaign to be held on 2, 3 and 4 February in El Prat de Roure through leafleting and other involvement actions
Africa Kenya Although there are millions of flamingos in lakes located in the Great Rift Valley, their population in the country is rapidly declining in number, as hundreds died stranded in thorny bushes as water levels steadily rise
Africa Niger The UNHCR deputy representative reported that the country is now hosting more than 240.000 refugees on its territory, which include also 179.000 internally displaced persons