Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
America Panama Panama has joined the High Ambition Coalition in advocating for a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040, emphasizing on reducing plastic production and promoting sustainability
Africa Malawi A mental health and psychological first aid training for journalists has been organized in Mzuzu by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services; the clinics, who mainly deal with mental cases, said journalists are crucial in raising awareness over the issue
America Venezuela 15 high-ranking Venezuelan military officials have been sanctioned by The US Treasury, accusing them of undermining democracy after Venezuela's presidential elections
Oceania Kiribati Inclusive participation and respect for indigenous wisdom is essential to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities on the front lines of the climate crisis; this is message amplified by Kiribati on the stage of COP29 in Baku
Africa Equatorial Guinea The design project for the future Djibloho International Convention Centre has been entrusted to the South Korean company Mooyoung and negotiations have begun between the parties involved
Africa Burundi Launched on 14 November, the operation to decongest the prisons was criticised by inmates and local associations, who denounced an 'activity marred by many irregularities' and asked President Ndayishimiye's office to intervene personally to correct them
Africa Gambia The Gambia Film Producers Association elected the new board that will lead the association for the coming years, choosing prominent Gambian filmmaker, Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, President
America Uruguay Yamandú Orsi of the Frente Amplio party won Uruguay's presidential election with 49% of the votes, defeating Álvaro Delgado, marking a return of the left to power with promises of economic stability, social equity, and tackling public insecurity
Europe Moldova The OSCE Transnational Threats Department organised in Chisinau A workshop on cyber incident classification for 14 technical and political cyber security experts,
Asia Myanmar The country is facing lingering impacts of Typhoon Yagi: damaged farmland hinders crop cycles and sparks fears of a rice shortage, rising prices and limited government aid heighten food insecurity concerns; urgent recovery efforts are needed
Africa Liberia Liberian warlord Prince Johnson, who became a highly controversial figure in national politics when he was elected senator, has died at the age of 75
Africa Uganda New Electronic Cargo Tracking System has been introduced jointly with South Sudan; the regional IT solution will enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in monitoring cargo in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and the DRC, also reducing transit times
America Nicaragua A proposed constitutional reform in Nicaragua will formally name Vice President Rosario Murillo as "co-president," a role she has unofficially held alongside her husband, President Daniel Ortega, solidifying her influence in governance