Europe Luxembourg Luxembourgish Gynecologists's association announced that they are relieved to hear that surgical reconstruction of the hymen and virginity certificates will no longer be allowed; the move is considered a step towards better protection of women's rights
Oceania New Zealand Essity's toilet paper and tissue production plant in Kawerau proudly presented its 100% conversion to geothermal steam drying
Oceania Micronesia A cable landing station has been delivered to Pohnpei, one of the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia; 2.250 km EMCS cable will connect to the existing Hantru-1 cable connecting Pohnpei to Guam and the Marshall Islands
Africa South Sudan The government assured the international community that the situation in the country remains 'safe and secure', after the US ordered all non-emergency personnel to leave the country on Sunday due to continuing security threats
America Panama Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US after weeks of detention in poor conditions, offering them 30 days to leave the country, leaving many in legal limbo and uncertain about their future
America Saint Lucia The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will launch a pilot project aimed at reducing long working hours for officers by implementing eight-hour shifts, replacing the traditionally extended hours that were necessary due to staffing shortages
Europe Ukraine President Zelensky reiterated that he is ready to hold elections only 'after the end of the war'
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's recent exits from the UN Human Rights Council, ILO, and IOM deepen its isolation under Ortega, as the regime seeks to avoid international scrutiny over its human rights violations and authoritarian actions
Africa Niger The final report of the 'national conference' held at the end of February in Niamey, which proposes that the military regime remain in power for at least five years, was officially submitted to the head of the regime who must now adopt it
Africa Uganda The Uganda Professional Boxing Association has requested a meeting with the National Sports Council to discuss the future of professional boxing in the country, threatened by the new sports law
Africa Egypt National Universities Council approved the establishment of 12 new national universities with 98 faculties, which will operate starting the next academic year 2025/2026, bringing the number of national universities to 32 and the total to 128
Africa Burundi Over 63.000 people have entered Burundi in one month, the country's biggest refugee crisis in decades, following the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that is forcing thousands to flee
America Mexico The local UN Refugee Agency has helped over 50.000 refugees and asylum seekers integrate into Mexico through its Local Integration Program, which relocates them to industrial cities, providing access to formal jobs, education, healthcare and housing
Africa Cameroon Two new gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 500 megawatts will be built in Bekoko (350 MW) and in Douala (150 MW); both facilities will be developed through public-private partnerships and the investors involved haven't been disclosed yet