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
Africa Tanzania Evidence is leading to confirm that a scheme was set were people were paid to take part in the unrest following Tanzania's October 2025 general election; commission of enquiry into violence following the vote interviewed a number of witnesses
America Cuba This year's celebration for 1st May is highly symbolic: government has called for a march this under the slogan "The Homeland Defends Itself" with the main event at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in an openly anti-American tone
Europe Bulgaria For frost conditions, Bulgaria weather forecast issued a yellow code warning for today; affected areas in the Northeast and Southwest of the country will register temperatures around zero with a potential negative impact on agricolture production
America Argentina Tens of thousands of people showed up for a special street show by Formula 1 charismatic star Franco Colapinto, bringing the sound of motorsports back to Buenos Aires for a special exhibition that filled the day with nostalgia and excitement
Africa Burundi National instant payment system BurundiPay is officially available, enhancing access to digital financial services and cashless transactions; a public initiative, it integrates payment channels, like banks and mobile money services, into a single system
Asia Qatar Qatar will adopt summer timing for schools starting 3 May; the change won't affect the number of school hours, but it will adapt the schedule to the season's rising temperatures also in view of June's end-of-term examinations
Africa eSwatini Celebrating the landmark opening of the International Convention Centre in Ezulwini, His Majesty King Mswati III called on emaSwati, and the African continent, to go beyond small ambitions, embrace bold vision and focus on transformative outcomes
Asia Turkmenistan Construction is underway on a new 400-bed Maternal and Child Health Center in Dashoguz along Gorogly Street, with a total development are of 9 hectares
Asia Yemen New regulations on ship and port security have been introduced with Ministerial Resolution to organize and direct vessels entering or docking at Yemeni ports, aiming to strengthening maritime safety and security standards
Africa Benin "Women, Empowerment, and Health in Benin: Revelations in Plural", a new book that pays tribute to Beninise women in civic life and business, calling for continued reforms for more power, was launched with authorities, partners, and committed citizens
Europe Montenegro Montenegro’s plan to commemorate victims of a World War II concentration camp in Jasenovac has drawn sharp criticism from Croatia, reigniting tensions between the neighbours and risking a setback in recently improving relations
Africa Madagascar At the end of the President's trip to the Atsimo-Andrefana region a ceremony saluted three planes equipped with sensors intended to better understand the country's mineral wealth and made available by the company Bravura to explore the Malagasy subsoil
Europe Ireland Watchdog Charities Regulator said the beneficial ownership of many of the properties used by scouts around the country should be clarified in the interest of relevant individual scout groups, Scouting Ireland Unincorporated Association and Gasóga CLG