Africa South Africa The sale of unregulated medicines is increasing in South Africa, where fake and substandard medicines are distributed through informal channels, informal outlets, online platforms, and cross-border smuggling, with people often buying unaware of fakes
Oceania Fiji The impact of fuel crisis is reaching households across Fiji as power bills are set to rise from next week with an interim fuel surcharge increase, but government will fully absorb 22,5% bus fare increase to shield commuters from additional costs
America Bolivia Main public hospitals in La Paz are rationing oxygen and medical supplies and began postponing surgeries due to the impact of 16 days of road blockades: the care of hundreds of patients is at risk, according to warnings from directors of medical centers
Europe France NGOs and residents of areas high in 'forever-chemicals' pollutants filed the French state, asking the court to order the government to stop PFAS discharges into the environment and to remedy the "ecological harm" caused by its "culpable inaction"
Asia Iraq Foreign Minister and Turkish Ambassador to Iraq discussed the activation of an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan stressing that enhancing cooperation on oil exports serves the interests of both countries
Africa Angola Parliament approved the Law Against False Information on the Internet, with with 105 votes in favor (MPLA, PRS, and PHA, both in opposition), 72 votes against (UNITA), and no abstentions
Africa Djibouti The educational reform workshop organized by the Ministry focused on integrating the General History of Africa into the secondary school curriculum; the UNESCO-supported initiative fits in the frame 'rethink educational content based on African reality'
Asia Qatar Over 60% of Qatar's revenue come from natural gas and related exports, now blocked for more than two months; the cut of sea routes hit imports, from vehicles to fresh produce; fears of regional instability affected tourism and eroded business sentiment
Asia Armenia The 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, an international wine competition, will bring to Yerevan 400 wine experts and professional judges from 65 countries to taste 10.000 wines on 21-23 May; Armenian wines will also be presented
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Department of Gender Affairs launched its first Women’s Asset Building Seminar, an annual initiative aimed at strengthening women’s financial independence and long-term wealth creation; the session also focused on home ownership
Europe United Kingdom Knife robberies are 21% than they were in June 2024, according to latest Home Office figures; offences fell from 15.918 in summer 2024 to 12.633 by March 2026, with thousands fewer people experiencing the fear and financial impact of this violent crime
Africa Benin A hurricane Struck southeastern Benin; the mayor of Ouinhi toured the hardest-hit villages to assess the damage and offer support; winds left roofs torn off and damaged infrastructure and authorities reassured school year will end as scheduled
Europe North Macedonia Albanian law students from North Macedonia ask be allowed to take the bar exam in their mother tongue, reopening a dispute on the heartfelt problem of unfulfilled language rights
Africa Cameroon The Cameroon Medical Council's Disciplinary Chamber moved aggressively beyond routine administrative tasks to address a growing public outcry over medical negligence, systemic failures, and the rise of unauthorized private practices