Africa Mali Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his entire government were dismissed by the ruling military junta a few days after Maiga had publicly criticised the junta's military leadership, calling for an end to the transition of power
Asia Jordan Tourism sector is facing an economic challenge, as a 4,4% decline in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2024 coincides with a rise in outbound tourism spending, according to stakeholders; non-regional arrivals declined by 6,6% these ten months
America Nicaragua Bishop Carlos Herrera, president of the Episcopal Conference, was expelled to Guatemala amid escalating repression against the Catholic Church; Nicaragua's authorities have expelled over 50 clergy since 2018
Africa Madagascar The Madagascar Bishops' Conference made alarming observations on the socio-economic situation in the country, denouncing the continuous deterioration of living conditions
Oceania Nauru A citizenship-by-investment programme was launched at COP29 United Nations Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, enabling people to acquire citizenship while contributing to climate adaptation and sustainable development projects in Pacific region
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
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
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
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
Europe Latvia All passengers will be able to travel free of charge on public buses, trolley buses and trams in Riga today 18 November, Latvia's Independence Day
Asia Lebanon Arab media recently reported that over the past year Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 280 attacks on emergency medical facilities in Lebanon, including 66 attacks on hospitals and 220 on emergency medical services
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
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
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