Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Africa Sierra Leone The National Safeguarding Community of Practice was launched on 28 November to create a network of professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults across Sierra Leone based on knowledge sharing
Africa Mauritania A project aimed at expanding cultivable areas and widening Djeo-Ankalak-Konde waterway was launched in Dar el Barka region to provide vulnerable groups with access to agricultural land and increase food production particularly of rice and vegetables
Africa Nigeria Nigeria joined 76 other countries to become a beneficiary of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative aimed at increasing the survival rate of children with cancer globally to at least 60% by 2030
Europe Netherlands Sifan Hassan, Olympic marathon champion, was chosen as the World's Best Athlete for 2024 during the World Athletics Association awards gala in Munich, the first Dutch athlete to receive this honour
Europe Moldova Kremlin interference in Moldovan electoral processes is expected to increase in 2025, according to Watchdog expert Andrei Curăraru
Oceania Tuvalu The country signed a Fisheries Access Agreement with the Korea Overseas Fisheries Association for 2025, emphasising Tuvalu's commitment to sustainable fisheries management and international cooperative partnerships
Asia Taiwan The number of small and medium-sized enterprises in Taiwan exceeded 1,67 million last year, setting an all-time record; almost 700.000 SMEs have been established in the last eight years according to figures by the Ministry of Economic Affairs
Africa Mozambique As the nation grapples with weeks of unrest after disputed elections, the governments of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Norway and Switzerland have jointly condemned the increase in violence against civilians in Mozambique
Africa Senegal The French military stationed in Senegal will have to leave the country, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has hinted, underlining that it's only a matter of time
Asia Turkey 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council at Nicaea, an event of the highest significance in world history, not just for the history of Christianity; Pope Francis expressed hopes to travel to Turkey to join the commemoration
Oceania Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea National Department of Health will receive extended support from Australia after a recent fire destroyed the Lae Area Medical Store, severely disrupting the distribution of essential medicines and health supplies
Oceania Nauru Nauru Parliament Speaker Marcus Stephen is leading a delegation visiting China from 30 November to 6 December at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Europe Poland Elements of the 'Eastern Shield' project will appear not only on the border with Russia and Belarus, but also on the border with Ukraine, said Head of Government Tusk