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 Colombia Collaboration with Ecuador against human trafficking has strengthened; officials from over 20 institutions in both countries updated their joint action plan to enhance prevention, investigation and support for trafficking victims in the border region
Africa Equatorial Guinea The logos of the National Football League competitions, both men's and women's, for the 2024-2025 season, have been announced to media by the General Directorate of Competitions and Communication of the National Federation
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has become the first country to use artificial intelligence to create its national branding strategy, "Essential Costa Rica," aiming to position itself as a global leader in climate change and sustainability for 2035
America Dominican Republic In response to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in several communities in Mao, Valverde, the Presidency's Social Assistance Plan sent emergency kits to support affected families
Europe Estonia The four parties of Tallinn's governing coalition have yet to finalise and present to the City Council the city's budget for next year, with an allocation of around €10 million that has been the subject of hours of discussion also this week
Europe Croatia Croatian marathon swimmer Dina Levačić has now been inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as an honorary member, the first Croatian woman to receive this honour
Europe Finland Hurricane-force winds were recorded for the first time in the Finnish sea areas last week; the Finnish Meteorological Institute reported sustained winds of 33,5 metres per second
Europe Bulgaria An additional agreement with Skoda will be signed for the purchase of five new electric trains to expand the railway fleet
America United States Republican former President Trump has been elected as the United States’ 47th president following wins in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, in the 2024 race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris who would have been the country's first female President
Europe Latvia The annual Riga Book Festival, a gathering of readers, publishers, authors and artists, will be held at the National Library of Latvia on 8 and 9 November hosted by the LNB and the Latvian Publishers' Association with 34 publishers
America Dominica Dominica's human rights situation is to be examined for the fourth time by the UN Council's Working Group for the Universal Periodic Review
Africa Mali Return to school for the 2024-2025 school year took place yesterday, a month later than normal due to the severe floods that hit the country and the state of natural disaster; one week ago, 175 schools were still occupied by hundreds of families
Africa Algeria Kamel Daoud won Prix Goncourt 2024, the most prestigious French literary award, becoming the first Algerian to win the prize; his novel 'Houris' is a gripping evocation of Algeria's 'black decade' (1992-2002)