Europe Spain A political and cultural dispute erupted over Basque regional government's formal request to host Pablo Picasso’s anti-war painting Guernica for 9 months; 2027 marks 90th anniversary of the first Basque government and of the bombing of the town Guernica
America Uruguay Blue Bonds will be developed to finance climate action, aiming to protect marine and coastal ecosystems as part of Uruguay's broader strategy to combat climate change and enhance environmental resilience
Africa Uganda The outbreak of the Sudan virus disease has been officially declared closed by Ugandan authorities after two consecutive incubation periods passed, a total of 42 days, since the last person confirmed with SVD tested negative for the virus on 14 March 2025
Asia Cambodia Cambodia finalized a $1,2 billion deal with China to build the 151 km Funan Techo Canal between Mekong River and Gulf of Thailand; A 51% Cambodian-49% Chinese joint venture, it will boost trade and jobs, but raises concerns over ecological impacts
Oceania Vanuatu A multi-government agency team will carry out climate vulnerability assessments, local consultations, site monitoring, data collection in a three-week mission in TORBA, a remote Province in Vanuatu, to combine government expertise with community input
Asia Iraq iQ Cars, Iraq’s largest online car marketplace, successfully closed of a 7-figure Seed A funding round led by Euphrates Ventures; this major investment marks a significant step for the platform connecting car buyers and sellers across the nation
Africa Tanzania 14 tonnes of chemicals linked to illicit drug production have been intercepted by the The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority in collaboration with the International Narcotics Control Board
Africa Eritrea Eritrea underlined it had deliberately ensured that foreign assistance aligned with national priorities rather than with donor priorities, keeping a better control over its development agenda notwithstanding a global funding crisis
Africa Mauritius The National Insurance Company has unveiled its new Entrepreneurial Empowerment Program , a comprehensive strategy designed to support and elevate micro and small enterprises in Mauritius
America Nicaragua A Russian security delegation was hosted in Nicaragua to strengthen military and police cooperation on cybersecurity, deepening ties under Ortega’s government amid US concerns over increased Russian military presence in the region
America Panama Panama has considered reopening its flagship, controversial copper mine notwithstanding the absence of congressional approval
Oceania Marshall Islands A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of areas in the region to have their ocean floors mapped this year: the Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with MI Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of vessel Nautilus
Europe Kosovo The Pristina Basic Court has issued an arrest warrant for Milan Radoicic and 19 others, suspected of war crimes during the Kosovo war in May 1999, in Gjakova/Djakovica; the suspects don't have addresses in Kosovo and aren't accessible to authorities
Africa Angola Northern provinces have been hit by torrential rains for weeks, leaving 54 people dead, over 450 injured, 44.000 displaced, 4.000 homes damaged; unplanned land use, poor urban infrastructure and non-compliance with building regulations explain the impact