Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
Africa Eritrea Six months of vocational training have been offered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to 219 foster families; they include textile design, catering, sewing and weaving
Africa Ivory Coast The Coffee and Cocoa Council of the Ivory Coast suspended some 40 cooperatives suspected of illegally hoarding cocoa beans to sell them at a higher price to exporters
America Guatemala Migrants stranded at the Guatemala-Mexico border are hopeful for assistance as Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo visits Mexico for discussions with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador aimed at addressing the ongoing situation
Asia Indonesia The country's commitment to the empowerment of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics has been emphasised by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection
Africa Guinea-Bissau The Guinean Human Rights League denounced the arrest of activists involved in the peaceful demonstration and some members of civil society organisations
America Grenada The Import Bank (Afreximbank) approved a loan to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited, the Caribbean subsidiary of ORA Developers, for the expansion of the Silversands Hotel in St Georges; the country attracts over 2,5 million visitors annually
Africa Lesotho Midwives are often the first responders in communities affected by climate disasters or conflicts, playing a key role in preventing maternal deaths, UNFPA pointed out, citing the crucial impact of midwives
America Honduras Thousands of members of the LGBTI community in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, marched to demand an end to discrimination and violence, following 521 reported "hate crimes" since 2009, advocating for full access to economic, social, political, and cultural rights
Africa Mauritania Reporters Without Borders condemned police violence against three reporters, including the RSF correspondent; the reporters were prevented from covering a demonstration organised by doctors in Nouakchott on 7 May
Asia Lebanon In response to the first Hezbollah airstrike, Israeli airstrikes hit an area inside Lebanon, killing three people near the coastal town of Saida
Africa eSwatini The Eswatini Television Authority has taken a step towards broadcasting live football matches on the big screen, starting next season
Africa Guinea To make up part of its electricity supply deficit, the country has turned to neighbouring Senegal in an agreement whereby Senelec has been distributing 120 megawatts to the state-owned company Electricité de Guinée for almost three weeks
America Guyana Guyanese and Jamaican private sectors are aiming to boost trade and investment, as Guyana's Foreign Secretary met Jamaica's Minister of Industry during an investment mission, fostering collaboration for regional economic growth and food security