Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Asia Philippines Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected 132 schools in the Bicol Region, disrupting classes and prompting health and safety measures; Authorities are monitoring air quality and volcanic activity as communities cope with falling ash and reduced visibility
Europe Spain Cruise ship MV Hondius will dock in the Canary Islands as WHO coordinates with Spanish authorities to respond to the health emergency onboard; three people out of 149 passengers from 23 different countries died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak
Europe Czech Republic An extremely dry month of April is beginning to being felt by spontaneous vegetation and agricolture; A lack of moisture is threatening crops in two-thirds of Czechia and farmers fear a poor harvest if rain does not come soon
Africa Mozambique The Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo reinaugurated the Serpentarium of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; following requalification and modernization, it is now qualified space for research on different aspects of the snake ecosystem
Africa Kenya Aside Tanzania–Kenya Investment Forum during President Ruto's visit, a renewed drive to reconnect railway networks and expand electricity interconnection between Tanzania and Kenya is taking shape to unlock trade and industrial growth in the region
Asia Mongolia Cooperation with Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, is being enhanced to train professionals and researchers through scholarships and targeted programs; The partnership includes joint research in urban development, logistics and environmental studies
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg prison officers’ association warned of concern for staff safety and poor working conditions in institutions, calling for ‘massive and rapid’ recruitment across the country's detention centres
Africa Tanzania Aside Tanzania–Kenya Investment Forum during President Ruto's visit, a renewed drive to reconnect railway networks and expand electricity interconnection between Tanzania and Kenya is taking shape to unlock trade and industrial growth in the region
Asia Vietnam Local firms are testing AI-driven commerce tools: pilot chatbots for customer service, AI-powered product recommendations, demand forecasting and automated ad targeting; trials focus on e-commerce platforms to boost sales and efficiency
Africa Mali Mali has been hit by a surge of coordinated attacks by jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, targeting military bases, towns and key infrastructure; Authorities have responded with intensified military operations and security measures
Africa Namibia Speaking at the University of Namibia's April graduation ceremony in Windhoek, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed the institution recorded a 747% increase in student enrolment since 1992, with its student population rising from 3.639 to 30.836
Africa Ivory Coast Unfair competition from unauthorized foreign operators is disrupting local transport market and putting pressure on Ivorian companies; local stakeholders denounced the situation, High Council of Employers of Land Transport Companies expressed concerns
Asia Malaysia Penang has recorded a rise in permits for korban, the ritual slaughter of livestock during Eid al-Adha; Authorities say due to the religious festivity stricter oversight of slaughter procedures and hygiene standards will be required