Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Africa Lesotho Mukuru, Africa’s leading financial service provider, has stepped up to provide a solution for customers in Lesotho, South Africa and Eswatini, leveraging its crossborder network to help adapt to the revamped cross border transfer regulations in the region
Africa Madagascar The Madagascar Bishops' Conference made alarming observations on the socio-economic situation in the country, denouncing the continuous deterioration of living conditions
America Ecuador Thousands of protesters in Quito demanded the resignation of President Daniel Noboa, citing frustration over the ongoing energy and economic crisis, with unions and social movements criticizing the government's "inability" to address key issues
Africa Niger Thousands of Nigeris marched through the streets of Niamey on Saturday in support of the ruling National Council for the Protection of the Homeland and to denounce foreign attempts at destabilisation
Europe Slovakia Nitra, the first town to adopt an integration strategy, is now an example for municipalities to effectively integrate into society the increasing number of foreigners who have chosen to live in Slovakia, so that they can contribute to its development
Asia Maldives A project to extend ID card and passport services to all atolls by the end of November next year has been unveiled by President Mohamed Muizzu
America Honduras Tropical Storm Sara has prompted Honduras to declare a national red alert as the storm threatens Central America with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, affecting also Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala and western Nicaragua
Asia Iran Reports of a meeting between Tehran's envoy to the UN and Elon Musk, close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, have been denied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Saturday
Europe Malta The Nationalist Party requested to extend the outpatient chemotherapy service, which allows chemotherapy to be carried out at home without having to go to hospital, to all types of cancer wherever possible
Europe Ireland Deadline for submitting nominations for the elections is reached: over 600 candidates are on the ballot in 43 constituencies; this is the first election in which political parties must achieve a 40% gender quota, or risk losing half of their state funding
Africa Morocco The rural electricity process in Morocco has achieved almost complete coverage; according to the latest data from the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water, access rates have increased from just 18% in 1995 to 99,89% by mid-2024
Asia Nepal Tangled wires from utility poles in New Road and nearby areas famous among tourist have been removed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City authorities; haphazardly placed and potentially dangerous, they had long been criticised for also creating an eyesore
America El Salvador El Salvador's Cecot prison was praised by Matt Gaetz, recently nominated by Donald Trump as US Attorney General, citing its strict discipline as a potential model for the US, despite criticisms of harsh conditions and suspension of constitutional rights