Asia South Korea International schools in South Korea are highlighting gaps in the country’s school violence laws; Current rules are tailored to local schools and leave unclear standards regarding bullying and disciplinary cases involving foreign students
Africa Djibouti Djibouti celebrated International Women's Day no longer as a symbolic date, but as a marker of a social transformation driven by the determination of women and by political will at the highest levels of government
Asia Iran Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to serve the country as new supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed killed under US and Israel fire earlier this month
America Colombia Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 8 March 2026 following a campaign period marred by the killings of over 60 political and community leaders and figures, including a presidential candidate; 126.000 law enforcement officers were deployed
Europe Montenegro Amendments to the Law on Internal Affairs and a new Law on the National Security Agency adopted by parliament prompted warnings from civil society groups and European officials about potential risks to the rule of law and Montenegro’s EU accession process
Africa Mali Mali is facing an energy crisis, with power plants in Bamako unable to supply more than six hours of electricity daily due to technical failures, fuel shortages and structural weaknesses, causing widespread outages for households and businesses
Africa Seychelles The School for the Exceptional Child has been commended for its leadership in championing inclusive education in Seychelles at the closing ceremony of the project “Strengthening Caregiver Support for School-Going Children with Disabilities”
Africa Tunisia Critical challenges facing the Arab world, specifically the lack of a cohesive, unifying project for regional renaissance, have been explored on 3 March in an online international conference by the Arab Dialogue Laboratory of the Gulf Research Centre
Africa Lesotho The Katse Tourism Festival 2026 at the iconic Katse Dam transformed the highlands into a vibrant celebration of Basotho culture, attracting learners, community groups and performers and offering a platform for schools and local groups to showcase talents
Europe Ukraine In the four years since the beginning of the war a number of war-themed murals have appeared on buildings and walls throughout Kyiv, a phenomenon that has been dubbed 'Martial art'
Asia Taiwan Routine drug price surveys could be suspended for three years in an effort to strengthen the stability of Taiwan’s pharmaceutical supply; annual surveys consider demand and clinical necessity and set prices, ultimately influencing production
Asia Kuwait A number of wedding halls have been temporary converted into food distribution centers to reduce overcrowding and facilitate efficient supply, especially in densely populated areas
Asia Bahrain Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant, raising fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair game in the war; Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on American targets in the region following intense US and Israeli air strikes
Europe Romania The Ambulance for Monuments, a project by the non-profit Monumentum Association, will work on safeguarding 17 historical highlights across Romania according to newly released 2026 calendar; interventions cover different areas, from Transylvania to Oltenia