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
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 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
Europe North Macedonia Fugitive Artan Grubi has been placed in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run; the decision sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals
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
Asia Myanmar Revenue streams linked to Myanmar’s junta have been cut as China dismantled the scam-linked Fully Light Group by arresting its chairman Ming Xuechang, shutting down its operations and extraditing hundreds of suspects
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Times journalist invited not to open Women’s Day with lamentation, reminding that though much is still to be achieved to make women fully developing their potential, modernity has opened new spaces for women to excel in all fields
Africa Egypt Residents of Cairo’s Imbaba neighborhood are finalizing preparations for tonight's massive communal Iftar; a first for the area, it began as a proposal by local youth and evolved into a major community gather with over 20.000 seats at a continuous table
Asia Turkmenistan Official note to media stated that as of 4 March over 200 people from 16 countries left Iran through Turkmenistan and that the country fully provides conditions for the transit of citizens of foreign states upon principles of humanism and mutual respect
Africa Nigeria 1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance with over 400 participants; the event blended culture, community and celebration in collaboration with prominent dance and influencer communities
Asia Maldives Fulhadhoo Council started to fine tourists for attire that violates general social standards, such as bikinis, after receiving numerous complaints about how tourists are dressed while in public spaces and despite several attempts to find a resolution
Asia Mongolia Smart traffic cameras linked to Ulaanbaatar's traffic-light system have been introduced to better manage congestion, monitoring vehicle flows in real time and adjusting signals to improve traffic balance and road safety across major intersections
Africa Zambia Launching Zambia Brand Initiative President Hichilema called upon Zambians to rise to promote, preserve, protect and defend heritage with pride and spread it to the outside world
Asia Nepal Digital payment services will be redefined under amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act; The proposal would expand the central bank’s regulatory scope, raising concerns from fintech firms about compliance burdens and conflicting oversight frameworks