Africa Zambia After days of national debate and criticism about approval of Bill 7 in Parliament, Presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu said the Constitution Amendment breaches public trust, pledging to pursue a new, inclusive constitution-making process if elected in 2026
America Jamaica The Falmouth Public General Hospital received a key donation from the Chinese Benevolent Society to help cope with the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa; relief items include toilet paper, bottled water, food supplies, baby pampers, blankets
Europe North Macedonia An official agreement was signed with Bulgaria for the construction of a cross-border tunnel completing the long-discussed railway connection along Corridor VIII; the signing ceremony took place at the Gyueshevo station, near the border
Asia Yemen Looting and vandalism has struck archaeological sites across Yemen’s central Dhamar Governorate, with outrage of communities and cultural heritage advocates; local sources report that organized gangs excavate artifacts damaging irreplaceable structures
Asia Kuwait 64 years since first Kuwait television broadcast was recalled as a long media journey from a small black-and-white broadcaster in 1961 to a multi-channel digital network; tv began operating on 15 November 1961, from Sharq and aired only a few hours a day
Africa Cape Verde Felisberto Moreira was elected president of the NGO Platform with 99% of the votes; his priority is the administrative and financial reorganization to resolve sensitive issues such as debts and salary regularization
Europe Bulgaria An official agreement was signed with North macedonia for the construction of a cross-border tunnel completing the long-discussed railway connection along Corridor VIII; the signing ceremony took place at the Gyueshevo station, near the border
America El Salvador Venezuelan nationals deported by the US have allegedly been tortured and abused in El Salvador high-security prison, despite most having no violent criminal record, according to advocacy groups
Africa eSwatini Dance community in Eswatini has secured an official invitation to the 2025 World Federation of Acrobatic Dances and Dance Sport; the newly-formed Eswatini Federation of Acrobatic and Swing Dances confirmed the nation’s participation
Asia Nepal Department of Passports is in final negotiations with French and German firms to secure a short-term supply of machine-readable passports: stock has fallen below 170.000 units and the new biometric passport contract doesn’t begin until mid-March 2026
America Honduras Honduras has registered a 90% drop in irregular foreign migrant entries compared to last year, largely due to stricter US immigration policies, with most migrants now coming from Cuba and Haiti
America Dominica Public voting for the Dominica Music Awards 2025 has officially begun: fans across the island and around the globe can support artists, musicians, producers, and creative professionals casting their vote; winners will be announced on 3 January 2026
Africa Ivory Coast The organization “La Force du Nous” - The Strength of Us, in collaboration with the youth of the Aboisso and Ebroakro Sanwi Solidarity Fund, launched the 6th edition of the Peace Marathon to encourage people to embrace peace as a daily practice
Africa Tunisia This year’s citrus harvest in Sidi Bouzid is estimated at more than 14.000 tonnes; modern irrigation, proper water management and favourable natural conditions have led to cultivate 486 hectares in 2024 from 228 in 2017