Africa Gambia In preparation for the 2026 elections, journalists and civil society players are receiving specialised training to help them detect and counter misinformation before it fuels tension and confusion
Europe Slovenia Tadej Pogačar set a record-breaking fourth win at the XX edition of Strade Bianche, the one-day classic around Siena in Tuscany, Italy, named after historic white gravel roads, finishing the 203km one minute ahead of Paul Seixas, with Isaac Del Toro third
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Former MP expressed concern for the potential discontinuation or pausing of vital water security projects by the new administration, citing Volcano Emergency Project focused on sourcing groundwater in North Windward - Tourama and north of the Dry River
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
Africa Namibia To support Namibia’s fight against illegal timber trafficking, equipment for a wood identification and a screening centre have been handed over to the country by the US
Africa Libya Al-Qarar, or "The Decision", a multi-million Libya-produced Ramadan television drama has sparked widespread controversy across the country: critics say it serves as propaganda to whitewash the bloody image of the Haftar family
Europe Iceland Over 83% of the public have high trust in the Icelandic Coast Guard, which remains the institution that people trust most according to Gallup's latest survey on trust in public institutions; National Church of Iceland has seen the highest rise in trust
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Tourism organized a special luncheon for foreign tourists stuck in the country due to disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis; Many visitors have been unable to return home following flight cancellations and airport closures
Europe Moldova State of alert for energy has been introduced by the National Crisis Management Center; in Tiraspol the supply of heating and hot water has been suspended, with thermal power plants temporarily shut down and cars wait in long lines at gas filling stations
Europe Switzerland Despite sanctions, Swiss manufactured components have surfaced in remains of weapons used to attack Ukraine, to the point that Swiss microprocessors, GPS modules, connectors, cables exceed those from any other European country
Africa Zimbabwe Tobacco selling season 2026 started on 6 March with the first bale sold at US$4,60, slightly lower that 2025 US$ 4,65; Zimbabwe's is Africa's largest tobacco producer and the fourth globally, setting a record crop of over 300 million kg last year
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo underlined that an era without conflict is feasible and that praying together from different religious traditions can change history; the message was delivered to the International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation in his home city Chicago
America Cuba Empty gas stations and packed bus stops are reported in Santiago de Cuba as the transportation crisis worsens; horse-drawn carriages and bicycle taxis are keeping transportation afloat in Baracoa, but many must manage on foot
Asia Kazakhstan Over 10,4 million women live in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role they play in workforce, entrepreneurship and public life; figures were released by Bureau of National Statistics ahead of Women’s Day