America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Oceania Palau Lawmakers are pushing to establish cattle and goat farms to strengthen food security amid rising import costs and shipping delays; the proposal is criticized for lack of scientific evidence, feasibility plans, and concerns over past efforts
Europe Malta Partit Aħwa Maltin announced it will contest all districts in upcoming 30 May election, aiming to give voice to voters “let down by the duopoly system”; the conservative party was founded in 2020
Africa Togo Updated National Order of Architects of Togo ONAT lists 168 architects licensed to practice in the country, including 143 men and 25 women, as well as 68 architecture firms
Africa Mozambique ReliefWeb Health Cluster April Bulletin on Mozambique reports a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by overlapping impact of climate-related shocks and conflict disrupting essential health services amid increased risk of waterborne disease outbreaks
Asia Nepal A $28 million fraud investigation is shaking Nepal’s business elite, with alleged fake transactions and misuse of funds; Authorities are probing high-profile figures and companies, exposing regulatory gaps and weak oversight in Nepal’s corporate sector
America Uruguay A 7% increase has been set for gasoline and LPG, and 14% for diesel starting in May; The government decided to raise the price of Super 95 gasoline by 7%, respecting the upper limit of the price band, but by 14% for diesel 50S, exceeding the band
Europe Ukraine A chain of human errors led to violate safety procedures in an imperfect reactor and triggered the worst nuclear accident ever recorded, occurred at Chernobyl 40 years ago; Today the area, off-limits to humans, is forested and populated with wild species
Asia Israel Live coverage from various social media reports that Israel Navy has begun intercepting Gaza Flotilla tens of miles off shore; in a footage an Israeli officer can be heard calling to change course and proceed to the port of Ashdod with humanitarian aid
Europe Luxembourg The Grand Duchy’s population stood at just under 691.000 on the first day of 2026, according to Statec data: as immigration fell, population growth slowed in 2025
Africa Lesotho National Identity and Civil Registration Department is seeking to review Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1973 to align with evolving society trends; proposed amendments would address issues of surnames for male and female spouses, and children
Africa Burkina Faso Rice import is suspended throughout the country; the measure was announced by Burkinabe government in a press release informing all economic operators, with immediate effect, and aims to support the sale of domestic rice production
Europe Romania Railway Reform Authority chose Siemens Mobility for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric trains based on the Mireo Plus H platform; it is the first hydrogen train contract in Romania and one of the first projects in Eastern Europe
Africa Gambia President Barrow inaugurated a D1.2 billion ($17 million) road project in Kiang West, underlining that it will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, ease transport of goods and people, and boost local economic activity