Asia Sri Lanka Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues
Europe Moldova New petroleum pollutants were detected in Dniester River as water levels rise following recent precipitation and discharges from storage reservoirs; environment Minister traveled to Arionești, Dondușeni district to coordinate decontamination operations
America Belize Bus fares will not be increased despite the rise in fuel prices; the option was the last one of three presented by the Belize Bus Association to the Ministry for support to stay afloat amid the developing crisis
Africa Namibia 24.640 plastic ‘double cubes’ that can be converted into floating bridges will be handed to communities in Oshana, Kavango East and Zambezi regions to mitigate the impact of floods the annually impair residents’ movement to villages, clinics, and schools
America United States Meta, YouTube have been found negligent in a landmark trial; jury said they harmed a young user by making their platforms addictive; The case was brought by a person saying infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations led her to anxiety and depression
Africa Cape Verde The revision of the so-called noise law has been unanimously approved, in general terms, by the National Assembly; The question is whether and when it will be enforced to curb noises that deprive the right to rest
Europe Croatia Easter tourism has boosted the season opening, as tens of thousands of visitors - primarily from Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy - boosted arrivals in Istria and Dalmatia
Africa Uganda The return of veteran rally driver Moses Lumala after 20 years, at 61 of age, has revived memories of Uganda’s golden era of motorsport and sparked debate about the current competitiveness as he finished second overall at the season-opening event
Africa Sudan Nasir Extension in eastern Khartoum has been temporarily closed to allow the search for unexploded remnants of war after a shell exploded, triggered by residents burned waste over the site; panic erupted but no injuries were reported
Asia Sri Lanka The strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association GMOA over the appointment system for doctors who have completed their internship has no basis for discussion, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said
Africa Rwanda At Rusumo Cross-Border Market works are underway to restore power and improve sanitation to revive business activity following complaints from traders for three weeks without electricity; completed in 2022 the market still has many vacant stalls
Europe Romania The ancient golden helmet of Coțofenești and two of the three Dacian bracelets stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands in January last year have been recovered in a joint effort by Romanian and Dutch investigators
Asia Qatar HE Minister Al Khulaifi called for international consensus on the Strait of Hormuz security to ensure freedom of navigation, preserve regional stability, and safeguard global supply chains
Africa Lesotho In an escalation of tensions, a potentially massive protest march by civil servants is looming, with the Lesotho Police Staff Association LEPOSA taking the lead in mobilising what could become one of the largest public sector demonstrations in years