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
Europe Liechtenstein To alleviate pressure of water abstraction from watercourses, in Balzers and Ruggell additional opportunities have been created to irrigate from hydrants
Europe Austria To mark World Heritage Day, Vienna's Natural History Museum and the Hallstatt region organized “Unveiling Hidden World Heritage”; the event showcased finds that are normally hidden from view: from Alpine pile dwellings to latest discoveries in salt mines
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Online ads are bringing to the Balkans illicit opioids including synthetic opioid nitazene, more powerful than fentanyl, sourced in China; colorful and attractive, they offer ‘100% double vacuumed sealed’ and delivery by FedEx and DHL
Africa Chad The outreach tour by authorities in N'Djamena's 2nd arrondissement concluded; This field initiative reflects Chad's commitment to bringing the administration closer to the people, while also consolidating collaboration with community stakeholders
America Brazil 27 prediction market platforms had been shut down in Brazil by telecoms regulator Anatel and derivatives rules were tightened to curb "bet-like" products, as Finance Minister argues such markets breach betting regulations approved by Congress
Africa Botswana The World Bank has identified critical structural gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector, warning that the country’s heavy reliance on high-end wildlife tourism, weak infrastructure, and slow diversification threaten long-term growth and competitiveness
Africa Niger A pastoral pumping station in the Belbedji department, Tarka rural commune, has been handed over to the community; in his address, the Governor of the Zinder region conveyed the greetings of the highest authorities in the country to the local residents
America Barbados Staff of the Social Empowerment Agency and a crowd of children took to the streets for the 5th Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Walk; Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs reaffirmed “unequivocal commitment” to safeguarding Barbados youth
Africa Guinea Focusing on energy, President Doumbouya issued a decree declaring the construction of the Amaria hydroelectric power plant a Project of National Interest and another making land of public utility the area of the 225 kV high-voltage line Manéah-Linsan
Africa Sudan Teachers fled to Goudrane refugee camp set up an open-air school offering education and a break from traumatic memories; schools in the camp run double shifts with 100-200 pupils per classroom and only 45% of displaced children regularly access education
Oceania Kiribati UNICEF Australia and Rotary are supporting the HPV vaccination campaign in Kiribati, where logistics and culture make immunization challenging; working in synergy with communities is crucial to protect girls from cervical cancer
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Labour Congress announces its activities for Labour Day Sunday 26 April under the theme “Safe Minds, Strong Workers, Better Workplaces", highlighting the critical importance of mind well-being and occupational health and safety
Asia Tajikistan The Central Asian Security Forum will be held in Dushanbe on 30 April; organized at the initiative of the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of Tajikistan, it will also focus on transregional factors influencing the region's stability