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 Ethiopia UN humanitarian agencies suspended operations in northwestern Tigray in consequence of the recent airstrike that left dozens of casualties at a refugee camp; the Ethiopian government did not comment on the news
Africa Kenya A nationwide blackout affected all 54million citizens after a high-voltage energy pylon fell over; state-run Kenya Power, the sole energy distributor in the country, restored power in highly populated areas within a couple of hours
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnians and Herzegovinians in the UK, Italy, Sweden, Belgium and 14 other countries organised protests in favour of maintaining peace and stability in the country, urging the EU to react against those who question its survival as a nation
Africa Ivory Coast The National Union of Gas Distributors has announced an indefinite strike to protest against the difficulties the sector has been experiencing for several years. including the lack of maintenance of butane gas distribution infrastructure
Africa Benin Voodoo worshippers gathered in the country to pay homage to deities during the annual Vodoo Festival in Ouidah; most of the worshippers on the beach where the rituals take place are women
Asia Cambodia Magawa, the hero rat who sniffed out landmines, dies at the age of eight; Magawa was the most successful rat trained by Belgian charity Apopo to warn human handlers about landmines so they could be safely removed
America Saint Lucia The National Council on Public Transportation believes it is unfair to minibus drivers that, amid rising prices everywhere, minibus operators have not had a fare increase in about ten years
Europe Estonia The nominees for the Estonian Music Awards 2022 have been announced; the initiative is a cooperation of the Estonian Music Council and the Estonian Association of Phonogram Producers
Asia Cyprus Authorities confiscated in a Limassol warehouse 975 kilos of loose tobacco, 749.520 cigarettes and 81.400 heated cigarettes, all duty-free
Africa Uganda Several million Ugandan students have returned to school after nearly two years of government-imposed closure as a pandemic containment measure
America Dominican Republic The Central Bank closed 2021 with net international reserves (RIN) of more than US$13 billion, a historical level that allows it to guarantee the relative stability of the exchange rate
Africa Somalia The final phase of parliamentary elections has been set and will be held on 25 February as political leaders finally reached an agreement: tensions between government and opposition delayed the elections for over a year
Asia Georgia Poet Rezo Amashukeli died at the age of 85; he was awarded the Order of Merit in 1996, he was Laureate of the Galaktion Tabidze Prize (1982) and the Georgian Communist Union Prize (1968)