America Guatemala Indigenous communities in Guatemala are facing a high 18% illiteracy rate and have launched initiatives like floating schools—classrooms on boats reaching remote areas—but struggle as many children are pulled from school to work in agriculture
Africa Kenya Dozens of medical trainees attended to the funeral of one of their colleagues who took his own life in a village in the Rift Valley; Njuki left a note saying that the four-month salary delay had been one of the factors that had aggravated his mental state
Africa Eritrea Eritrea and Pakistan are considered the world's largest defaulters of airline revenue; the country has an outstanding account of $75 million, with the oldest debt record of eight years or 96 months
Asia Kazakhstan An interactive map providing information on the environmental situation and natural resources is available on the Tabigat.gov.kz website
Asia Cyprus The Cipromed project was presented: with a total budget of €4,7 million, it closes the gap between science and practical application, enables consumers to source protein from microalgae and insects and helps producers cut costs and enhance competitiveness
Africa Djibouti Djibouti has a projected economic growth of 6,5% for this year according to the International Monetary Fund; a recent IMF analysis affirms the shipping and logistics sector has proved resistance to regional conflicts
Africa Egypt A $500 million solar plant has been inaugurated in the southern city of Aswan to boost renewable energy production after last summer's severe power outages
America Dominican Republic In the first 11 months of this year, the country recorded 154 maternal deaths, of which 82 correspond to Dominican mothers and 72 to Haitian mothers, -19% compared to the same period in 2023
Oceania Fiji The Fiji Performing Rights Association Limited appointed new members to its Board of Directors, Sireli Gumatua, Georgina Ledua, Natalie Raikadroka and Epi Naisoroa
Europe Estonia Starting next year, employers will be able to cover dental care, physiotherapy, nutritional counselling and mental health care for employees through a tax break
Europe Finland A legislative amendment was passed that will stop the payment of the national pension to beneficiaries residing outside Finland in EU and EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK, as of 1 February 2025
Asia Kuwait Dr. Intisar Al-Hattlani, Professor of Chemistry at Kuwait University's College of Science, was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2024, as part of the Young Talent Programme for the Middle East
Europe Greece From the academic year 2025-26, universities will be able to accept up to 30% of students admitted through entrance examinations, an increase from the current 12% announced by the Ministry of Education
Africa Gambia The second National Conference on Women's Leadership was held, an event dedicated to amplifying women's voices in leadership and governance