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
Europe Malta The Farmer Central Cooperative Society - which sells the products of Maltese farmers - is now selling local products to supermarkets chain Lidl, after discussions lasted 18 months
Africa Djibouti The Biennial of Folk Dances and Traditional Games ended in Dallay-Af, Obock region; organized by the Itro Association, supported by Ministry of Youth and Culture, it saw a large audience celebrate Djiboutian heritage in several days of cultural excitement
America Saint Lucia The Association of Human Resource Management Professionals Saint Lucia was officially launched under the theme “Advancing HR Excellence: Unveiling the Path to Innovation”, bringing together key stakeholders and HR professionals from across the island
Europe Hungary A minimally invasive method for treating thyroid cancer has been developed by Hungary's Premier Med and Semmelweis University
America Jamaica The parliamentary year 2025/2026 began on Thursday, 13 February 2025, with the traditional opening ceremony of Parliament at Gordon House
Africa Nigeria A trial has begun in London between the British multinational oil company Shell and two Ogoni communities in the Niger delta, who are demanding that the oil company be held responsible for the pollution of the area
Africa Chad Emergency, an Italian NGO, will support the government with initiatives to improve access to healthcare, particularly in Chad's most remote areas, in an agreement between Emergency and the Minister of Public Health
Europe Czech Republic The grey wagtail has been nominated as bird of the year for 2025; the Czech Ornithological Society emphasized the crucial role that natural waterways play in sustaining this long-tailed bird
Africa Uganda Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, imprisoned since November, began a hunger strike to protest his prolonged detention without trial
Europe Italy Italy is under investigation by the International Criminal Court for non-cooperation with the Court in the Almasri case, wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity: it is the first time this happens to a European country
Asia East Timor A Special Test will be held to allow teachers hired in 2023 to enter the national education system, following a dialogue with representatives of former teachers and the Ministry of Education
Africa Botswana Efforts are being stepped up to crack down on illegal sales of TV decoders, in a coordinated action by the Botswana Police Service and the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority
Asia Yemen A UN employee has died in Yemen while detained by the Houthis; the cause of death is not known, while World Food Programme director said his name was Ahmed and he had been employed by the organisation since 2017