Africa Seychelles Parents whose autistic children didn't meet medical assessment criteria for support in November 2024 - June 2026 will now be eligible for assistance under the Children Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme CNDNS, introduced by government in July 2026
Africa Eritrea Eritrea took part in meetings of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States OACPS, joining discussions on trade and multilateral cooperation; The participation reflects Asmara’s efforts to deepen engagement across the Global South
America Guatemala Military cooperation with the USA will include access to equipment, training, and expert support to assist anti-drug trafficking operations; Guatemala made clear that “no agreement authorizes foreign military operations on national territory"
America Argentina Mendoza will be the first Argentinian province to include rare genetic muscular disorder Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME) in the first check-up on newborns carried out by the State, to maximise the prevention of this condition
Africa Equatorial Guinea China Road presented the final design of the new EG national ferry; the future Ro-Pax vessel will improve maritime connectivity between Malabo, Bata, Annobón, and Corisco, strengthening passenger and freight transport
Asia China In an intense month of May for Chinese diplomacy, Xi Jinping met US President Trump reaffirming the importance of stable ties between the world’s two largest economies and Russia's President Putin confirming their comprehensive strategic partnership
Africa Guinea 6,8 million citizens will vote in today's elections, officially ending Guinea's transition period; although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, experts say return to democracy is a tortuous, controversial process
America Colombia Medellin has been designated as the World Book Capital for 2027 by UNESCO to reward investment in culture and social urbanism: the city saw a 542% rise in bookstores, many of which were transformed from former prisons and police facilities
Africa Madagascar Cyclones Fytia and Gezani caused widespread damage and sparked a humanitarian emergency in Madagascar; UNICEF says the storms affected communities, damaging homes, schools and health facilities, and disrupting access to water and essential services
Africa Niger Tabaski was celebrated in Dosso with traditional games and horse races; held under high patronage of the Sultan of Dosso and in the presence of the Regional Governor the festive day fbegan with Donkey Race, Egg-in-a-Spoon Race, and Sack Race
America Venezuela Local NGO “Foro Penal” accuses Delcy Rodriguez’s government for not releasing political detainees, claiming that only 39 were liberated out of the 500 that were promised
Africa Chad Chadian artist Mawndoé was officially appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF Chad; the musician, poet and activist has become the very first National Ambassador of UNICEF Chad following years of close collaboration with the institution
Africa Kenya Police have arrested eight girl students on suspicion of arson, eventually responsible for a fire that destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others; the motive is still unknown
America Mexico A universal public healthcare system has been announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum; the three-phases plan is set to begin in 2027 and to be completely operative starting 2028