Africa Gambia In preparation for the 2026 elections, journalists and civil society players are receiving specialised training to help them detect and counter misinformation before it fuels tension and confusion
Asia Mongolia A Digital Aimag pilot program was launched in Darkhan-Uul and Uvurkhangai to accelerate local digital transformation; it introduces new systems to improve coordination between citizens, businesses and government, expanding online public services
Africa Sudan A drone hit a hospital in East Darfur, killing 64 people and wounding 89, in the latest episode of strikes on health facilities in Sudan; WHO says the ongoing war is can be considered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world
Asia Myanmar MNDAA forces have seized the strategic town of Kutkai in northern Shan State from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army; The takeover highlights rivalry among ethnic armed organizations competing for influence within the anti-junta alliance groups
Africa Mauritius Rodrigues island, suffering from a chronic water deficit, recorded over 100 mm of rain in less than 12 hours - with a record 124,2 mm in Plaine-Corail, and was heavily flooded forcing national airline Air Mauritius to cancel inter-island flights
Africa Egypt Egypt aims to generate over €10 billion in fashion exports by 2031 according to AECE data; Egyptian apparel exports grew 11% year-on-year in January, with a boom to EU countries, reaching €114,4 million in the opening of 2026 (+26%)
Europe Malta Two years after legal standards were introduced, pet groomers still operate without a professional licence or mandatory training as the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council hasn't yet specified qualification criteria required to trigger the actual licensing
Africa Libya Arctic Metagaz, Russian gas tanker ferrying 700 tonnes of fuel and LNG from Russia to Egypt that was drifting in the Mediterranean after suffering a series of explosions weeks ago, will be towed to a Libyan port, said state-owned oil company
Asia Singapore University of Technology and Design launched design and AI training tailored to Malay/Muslim community, addressing underrepresentation in tech; The program uses culturally relevant outreach, community networks and possibly English and Malay instruction
Africa Algeria Boxer Imane Khelif said she will undergo genetic testing requirements to be able to participate in competitions as long as the tests are conducted by the IOC; her win in women’s welterweight at the Paris Games 2024 sparked a dispute over her eligibility
Asia Kazakhstan Nauryz was, the ancient spring festival rooted in the culture of Turkic peoples since centuries, was celebrated yesterday; it had been banned under the Soviet regime and restored again for the first time in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1988
Europe Croatia The biggest tourism project in years opened after over 18 months of uninterrupted construction; the new five stars resort in Poreč is the most significant tourism investment in Croatia is a flagship for Valamar Riviera
America Cuba The first shipment of international aid arrived in Cuba from Europe, with five tons of medical supplies and international Convoy to Cuba is on the way with more of essential items; meanwhile the energy crisis resulted in the second nationwide blackout
Asia Kuwait An overhead power transmission line that had been damaged by falling debris from intercepted drones has been fully restored and brought back into service at dawn on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr by teams working despite the holiday