Africa Madagascar The mass arrest of young activists from GEN Z has prompted the reaction of Amnesty International and the French Teachers' Union that denounce an intensification of repression, arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance
Europe Moldova State of alert for energy has been introduced by the National Crisis Management Center; in Tiraspol the supply of heating and hot water has been suspended, with thermal power plants temporarily shut down and cars wait in long lines at gas filling stations
Asia Kazakhstan Over 10,4 million women live in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role they play in workforce, entrepreneurship and public life; figures were released by Bureau of National Statistics ahead of Women’s Day
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo underlined that an era without conflict is feasible and that praying together from different religious traditions can change history; the message was delivered to the International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation in his home city Chicago
Asia Jordan Life mostly continues like normal in Amman, but hailing sirens have become a part of daily life, triggered by missiles flying over Jordan; airlines are cancelling flights and military jets are patrolling over the city
America Antigua and Barbuda On 8 March, in observance of Women’s Day, the women of All Saints West will take part in the 1000 Steps for Care Health Walk, ending at the closed All Saints Clinic; the symbolic route marks over 1000 days without accessible local healthcare services
Europe Norway 19 people were murdered in Norway last year, the lowest number of registered homicides since 1990: 2025 saw a rise in serious crime among youth, often tied to drug smuggling and brutal gang violence, with a number of cross-border episodes
Asia East Timor Implementation of gender equality principles into government policies has been inaugurated by Secretary of State for Equality with EU and UNDP; Women's day will be also celebrated with SEI-UN Women dialogue to promote women's political participation
America Barbados The Group of Concerned Parents of Barbados has formally commended government for the free breakfast initiative, describing it as a significant step towards tackling the socioeconomic hurdles that hinder student performance
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A "crypto-libertarian" hub with own rules could be established on an area on Nevis by a Belgian Bitcoin millionaire; project "Destiny" has sparked debates among residents about autonomy and the creation of separate, privileged, zones within the island
Europe Estonia The Estonian delegation boycotted the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games 2026 due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarus athletes competing under their national flags; opening or closing ceremonies will also not be broadcast on any ERR channels
America Dominica Vessel Green Pioneer is in Dominica to demonstrate how geothermal energy from the nearly-completed facility in Laudat can be harnessed for practical use; supporting the country to position itself as hub for sustainable maritime activities
Asia Bhutan Clean cooking, improved heating systems and biogas programmes to cut emissions and expand climate finance opportunities are the climate projects launched with the support of Singapore to support Bhutan’s carbon market and low-carbon development