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 Guinea-Bissau The first Art Biennial of Guinea Bissau will take place from 1 to 31 May 2025 in the city of Bissau: with 59 events in 31 days, it will become a hotspot of culture and art
Europe Kosovo Outgoing PM Albin Kurti won the elections but not an absolute majority and to govern will have to form a coalition; for whom comes to power in Pristina, one of the main issues for the next few years will be relationships with neighboring Serbia
America Haiti Haiti’s national carnival, which was supposed to take place this year in Fort Liberté, has been canceled; the announcement of the Presidential Office, shared on social media, explained that the decision was taken for security reasons
America Suriname Suriname has implemented new anti-corruption measures, focusing on prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery, with attention to fair competition, law enforcement, and transparent bidding processes
Oceania Vanuatu The new interest rate has been increased from 2,5% to 2,75%; the initiative of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu aims to control inflation, with the economy expected to grow by 3,6% this year
Asia Uzbekistan More than 400 greenhouses, factories and social facilities were found in violation of emission regulations in the capital and Tashkent province, reported the press service of the Ministry of the Environment
Africa Tunisia The UN human rights chief denounced the "persecution of political opponents" in Tunisia, urging the authorities to stop the wave of arbitrary arrests and detentions
Africa South Sudan After an initial pilot phase, South Sudan will fully introduce an instant payment system by December to enable faster monetary transactions
Africa Zimbabwe The European Union has removed Zimbabwe Defence Industries from its sanctions list, marking the end of targeted restrictions on Zimbabwean entities and individuals
Asia Turkmenistan A five-day dog border guard training course organised by the OSCE in the Farap district opened with twenty-four dog officers, veterinarians and dog breeders
Oceania Solomon Islands A Solomon Islands delegation is attending the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Aid to Navigation; the team is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Infrastructure Development
Asia Turkey Istanbul's security forces recorded a 6,5% reduction in crimes against persons and a 27,6% reduction in crimes against property in January 2025 compared to last year, said Istanbul Governor Davut Gül
Asia Japan Hokkaido and the Japan Sea coast have been covered in thick snow during the strongest cold front hitting parts of the country in years; local flights have been cancelled and train and road connections disrupted