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
Africa Burkina Faso Leader Ibrahim Traore said in an interview on state television that people need to “forget” about democracy, citing Libya as an example of a country where he said outsiders attempted to “impose democracy” but failed
Europe Serbia Police raids on opposition party's offices and University of Belgrade rectorate have respectively sparked a wave of indignation and clashes with security forces outside the athenaeum
Asia Georgia Celebrations of 9 April, Day of National Unity, turned into explosive political tension between protesters and government officials notwithstanding the designation that commemorates the protests of 9 April 1989 that led to the asset of modern Georgia
Africa Guinea-Bissau The death of a young activist led to a funeral 'of protests' and sparked a wave of calls for the respect of human and civic rights by many of the local watchdogs, including the National Forum for Social Action FONAS, MDD-GB, and RENAJ
Asia Philippines Philippines won 12 medals at an international science competition where students compete individually in subjects like math, biology and physics; The result highlights the country’s growing focus on STEM education and global academic competitiveness
Europe Malta Real estate is under public attention as authorities rejected a controversial planning proposal to build a shopping mall and a hotel on ODZ land in Marsascala, while long-delayed Metropolis project in Gżira is being revived with a new planning application
Africa Morocco A facial reconstruction based on the remains of SKH001, a woman buried around 6.400 years ago at Skhirat-Rouazi - an open-air necropolis on the Atlantic coast - is reviving attention to one of Morocco’s most important Neolithic archaeological sites
Africa Rwanda Onion post-harvest losses in Rwanda will be reduced from 15% to 7%, thanks to new drying and storage facilities, as the National Agricultural Export Development Board moves to help support horticulture exports, of which onions are a staple
Asia India The first census since 2011 is about to begin: one of the world’s largest administrative tasks, it will involve over three million workers gathering data door to door; info will include caste, as policy will benefit lower ones in the next decade
Europe North Macedonia A prominent prosecutor resigned citing political pressure: removed from two politically sensitive cases concerning alleged corruption within the ruling party, she said this follows moves aimed at preventing her from doing her job
Europe San Marino Locomix, the beloved competition for emerging comedy talent and a launching pad for names who later went on to star in main shows, celebrates its 19th edition with the finale at the Teatro Concordia on 18 April
Europe Portugal 29 towns and cities have installed video surveillance cameras nationwide, with main tourist locations implementing the measure to enhance the safety of visitors
Oceania Micronesia Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia presented his credentials to UNESCO Director-General during a formal ceremony at the organization's headquarters, officially beginning Susaia’s tenure as Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia