Asia Cyprus Cyprus is one of Europe’s ten largest video game industries by revenue, with over 400 companies generating an estimated €3,2 billion in 2025; report by Cyprus Game Makers Association CYGMA says sector is dynamic and largely absent from official statistics
Africa Lesotho The Africa Six Advisory Council and the Centre for Anglican Women's Leadership and Research in Africa met at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, in the Diocese of Lesotho, for a strategic planning retreat
Asia Kuwait All forms of cash donations are banned during the coming Ramadan and Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has required charitable organisations to use electronic payment methods instead
Africa Namibia Sam Nujoma, who has been the first president of Namibia after the independence from South Africa, has died at the age of 95; President for 15 years, was considered a father of the fatherland who led the country towards democracy
Oceania Samoa Samoa consolidated its place in the history of the Miss Pacific Islands pageant, emerging as the country with the most crowns since the regional competition began in 1987, as Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan won at 38th Miss Pacific Islands pageant
Asia Bhutan Starlink’s launch in Bhutan promises high-speed internet, especially in remote areas, but sparks concerns over competition, regulation and affordability; while it challenges local providers, its long-term impact on the telecom industry remains uncertain
Africa Ivory Coast The chief of staff of Ivory Coast's army has ordered the suspension of five officials tasked with combating cocoa smuggling in the west of the country; 50.000-75.000 tons are estimated to have been trafficked over the western border in the current harvest
Europe North Macedonia A new electricity supply model for public institutions will be introduced in a cost-cutting strategy, said Marko Bislimoski, Chairman of the Energy and Water Services Regulatory Commission
America Uruguay Uruguay is aiming to lead bio-packaging production in Latin America, leveraging its forestry industry and hemp regulation; however, its success will depend on overcoming challenges such as initial costs, recycling infrastructure, and consumer education
Africa Sudan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the African Union, the United Nations and the Arab League to support the roadmap the government presented after extensive consultations with national and social forces
America Paraguay The country and Argentina have agreed to strengthen military cooperation for border surveillance, deploying drones, radars, and conducting joint operations to combat organized crime
Europe Portugal 46.824 pending Immigration and Asylum Cases were registered at the end of 2024 in the Lisbon Administrative Court, 80 times more than in 2023; the figure is in contrast with the general trend of decreasing pending cases in the area
Oceania Papua New Guinea The Central Cement and Limestone project took a step forward with the presentation of the initial draft of the community development agreement in Port Moresby with local landowners, the Mineral Resources Authority and Mayur Resources Limited
Africa Gabon An online influencer has been arrested after disseminating images shot inside a hospital emergency room, plunged into darkness due to a long power outage