Europe Sweden Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a new species in Swedish forests: it is a fungus that parasitizes lichens
Africa Ethiopia 143 polling stations out of 50.000 failed to open for yesterday's general elections over security issues; voting was suspended in parts of Oromia and Amhara regions, while the whole Tigray has been totally excluded from the poll
Asia Turkey 47 Turkish universities have been included in this year’s “world’s best universities” ranking by the Center for World University, which evaluated 21.291 universities from 95 countries identifying the top 2.000 institutions worldwide
Africa Tunisia Tunisian Television celebrated its 60th anniversary; the first official broadcast on 31 May 1966 was a 2-hour black-and-white program, establishing an identity for the country by showcasing local faces, languages and culture that are now a key document
Africa Malawi Law enforcement agencies are committed to arresting and prosecuting all those targeting people with albinism: the assurance was made at the funeral of a murdered albino in the area of Traditional Authority Masumbankhunda in Lilongwe
Asia Mongolia First national “Mongolian Horse Herders” forum brought together 800 breeders to discuss preserving horse bloodlines, traditional veterinary practices and racing ethics, integrating modern science into traditional knowledge
Africa Cape Verde A large fire broke out today on the beach of Ponta Belém, destroying over 80% of clothing stalls, affecting houses and buildings; a large team from the fire brigade is still fighting the flames
Oceania Nauru An amendment to Tobacco Control Act 2009 inserted new Section 18A, authorising Cabinet to impose a nationwide ban up to 24 hours on a specific day to prohibit the import, distribution and sale of all tobacco or smoking-like products
Africa Equatorial Guinea China Road presented the final design of the new EG national ferry; the future Ro-Pax vessel will improve maritime connectivity between Malabo, Bata, Annobón, and Corisco, strengthening passenger and freight transport
Africa Madagascar Ravatomanga, tycoon founder of Sodiat Group, a major conglomerate with interests in transport, aviation, construction, media, energy, agriculture, is confirmed in custody in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering involving approximately $163 million
Africa Eritrea Eritrea took part in meetings of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States OACPS, joining discussions on trade and multilateral cooperation; The participation reflects Asmara’s efforts to deepen engagement across the Global South
America Guatemala Military cooperation with the USA will include access to equipment, training, and expert support to assist anti-drug trafficking operations; Guatemala made clear that “no agreement authorizes foreign military operations on national territory"
Asia China In an intense month of May for Chinese diplomacy, Xi Jinping met US President Trump reaffirming the importance of stable ties between the world’s two largest economies and Russia's President Putin confirming their comprehensive strategic partnership
Africa Gabon 100-day evaluation of Gabon's the Fifth Republic was presented in May 2026; it highlights completing 97,8% of the o&g sector roadmap, reaching 80% progression in employment and civil service reforms, advancing public education and infrastructure goals