Africa Madagascar The mass arrest of young activists from GEN Z has prompted the reaction of Amnesty International and the French Teachers' Union that denounce an intensification of repression, arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance
America Chile Chile has summoned the US ambassador after Washington imposed visa sanctions on 3 officials of President Gabriel Boric’s government for allegedly undermining regional security, rejecting the accusations as unilateral measures that violate its sovereignty
Africa Madagascar Lychee Exporters Group is at the heart of a corruption and money laundering case involving a prominent businessmen in Madagascar, now reached by an international arrest warrant for 2019-20 export campaigns and suspicious financial flows covering 2019-2026
Europe Italy Verona, Burano, Cefalù, Bosa, Ravello, Procida and Taormina are listed among the 20 most popular European destinations in European Best Destinations 2026 ranking, result of an annual survey on the desires of over 1,3 million travelers from 154 countries
Asia Philippines The house of representatives formally initiated impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte, after four separate complaints were filed from opposition parties, civil and religious organizations due to alleged misuse of confidential funds
Asia United Arab Emirates Over 700.000 visitors attended this season’s Liwa International Festival, confirming the success of large-scale events; the 23-days festival in Al Dhafra, transforming Tal Moreeb area, UAE’s tallest sand dune, into one of the busiest winter destinations
America Brazil After 33 days of protests at a Cargill port in the Amazon over dredging plans seen as threatening the Tapajos River and rainforest, Brazil has revoked Lula’s decree allowing private waterway concessions, marking a major victory for Indigenous groups
America Argentina A controversial labor reform proposed by President Milei has been advanced by government, sparking a general strike and protests as it seeks to extend workdays to 12 hours, change severance pay and limit union rights
Africa Gabon Over 370 structured poultry farms will support the planned cessation of broiler chicken imports starting January 2027; the Minister of Industry and Local Transformation announced it in his recent appearance on the TV program "Le Gouvernement s’exprime"
Europe Iceland 16.692 Icelanders used metabolic medications such as Wegovy, Qsivaand Saxenda for weight management in 2025, paying around 1380 Euros per person; figures were released by Iceland Health Insurance in response to an inquiry from newspaper Morgunblaðið
Africa eSwatini The official Opening of the 3rd Session of the 12th Parliament transcended legislative formality, transforming post-ceremonial luncheon into a high-calibre showcase of artistic excellence with a selection of local and international stars took to the stage
Africa Cameroon After completing 20-year sentences for embezzlement of public funds, former officials Roger Belinga, head of Cameroon Housing Corporation and Gérard Ondo Ndong, director of Special Inter-communal Equipment and Intervention Fund were released
America Saint Kitts and Nevis 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community CARICOM will begin today 24 February 2026 in Basseterre under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM”
Europe Finland The lowest number of job vacancies since 2016 were recorded in Finland at the end of 2025; Statistics Finland reported that employers posted 34.100 open positions-22% on 2024