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
Asia Armenia On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Spitak earthquake, which falls today, Minister of Emergency Situations declared it is introducing new methods to strengthen seismic protection of buildings and conducting evacuation training with residents
Africa Benin MTN Benin invests an additional 10 billion CFA francs (US$ 1,5 million) for the digital empowerment of the population; focusing on 4G network extension, 75% of the population will be covered by 4G technology by the end of this year
Europe Bulgaria For the seventh time in a row, the country participated in the solemn Christmas concert in the Canadian capital Ottawa, coordinated by the EU delegation and carried out with the help of all embassies of EU member states
Asia Palestine The oldest complete waqfiyya inscription known in the Islamic world has now been deciphered: engraved on a soft limestone, the waqf entails the endowment of two farmsteads in 9th century Palestine, complete with quality animals needed to work the land
Africa Mozambique The United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) plans to provide humanitarian assistance to more than one million people in 2022; in 2021, 1,2 million people have already been reached
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Winsbert Harry, president of the National Fisherfolk Organisation, has warned that if petrol prices don't decrease or there is no discount for fishermen, the price of fish will go up
America Mexico The government has agreed to raise the minimum wage by 22% in 2022 due to the recent increase in inflation and cost of living
Africa South Sudan To boost trade and connect communities by improving regional integration, rehabilitation of the road linking Jonglei State with Greater Pibor Administrative Area has began with the involvement of South Korean engineers serving with the UN Mission
Europe Ukraine The foreign minister presented to the OSCE the elements of the Crimea Platform's activities and the five priority areas that include policy of non-recognition of the attempted annexation, more effective sanctions and an international human rights response
Asia Vietnam For the period 2021-2025, the Ha Noi People's Committee will develop 44 million m2 of residential area, an average of 29,5 m2 per person, an effort to develop housing projects and new urban areas to meet people's demands and improve their quality of life
Asia Qatar Um Salal Central Market has grown to become a physical integrated marketing platform, with all basic products - meat, fish and vegetables - sold to all categories, thus contributing to achieving food security and supporting local products
Africa Cameroon There is still a delay in the inauguration of the Olembé sports complex, on the outskirts of the capital Yaoundé, with the ceremony postponed indefinitely; with its 60.000 seats, the Olembé stadium is to be the showcase for the African Cup of Nations
Europe Russia The Russian tennis federation team has won the Davis Cup title for the first time since 2006 after beating Croatia in yesterday's final in Madrid