Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
Africa Mozambique As the N1 in Inhambane province was blocked by heavy rainfall and more such incidents can be expected during the current rainy season, the country once again realizes it is too dependent on its north-south highway, also key for imports from South Africa
Africa Cape Verde 35th anniversary of 13 January, Democracy Day, a public holiday marking Cape Verde's first democratic elections in 1991, will see the inauguration of the Monument to Freedom and Democracy, academic focuses, events in the diaspora, music festival
America Mexico Mexican and US officials met to discuss measures to combat drug cartels and narcoterrorist networks, with the US urging stronger cooperation to dismantle trafficking while Mexico stresses collaboration that respects its sovereignty
America Honduras Eight Latin American countries have rejected Honduras' vote recount decree sanctioned by President Xiomara Castro, arguing it has undermined the electoral authority after Nasry Asfura was officially declared winner of the disputed November 2025 elections
America Ecuador Several illegal mining camps in the Andean province of Imbabura have been destroyed; military operations in the area have intensified following deadly attacks by armed groups linked to ex-FARC dissidents and local gangs
Africa Burundi A 5 year Tourism Marketing Plan has been launched to boost international arrivals, strengthen tourism offer and raise Burundi's profile as a safe and welcoming destination, with an improved access and hospitality infrastructure and better access roads
Asia Taiwan Thunder Tiger, a major Taiwan’s manufacturer of radio-controlled aircraft and drones, has expanded into unmanned surface vessels and is seeking both domestic and overseas defense contracts
Europe Moldova Moldova has been selected to host its first European Digital Innovation Hub, a major step in the digital transformation of local businesses; under the initiative a total of 2 million euros will be invested to support the digitalization of enterprises
Europe Poland Greater support to national female athletes after childbirth or miscarriage is now provided by newly approved bill that also includes measures to guarantee to sports referees the same level of protection as public officials
Africa Algeria One million sheep will be imported for Eid al-Adha celebrations upon President's decision to support the national livestock market; the minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries will immediately take the necessary actions
Asia Philippines The Traslación, Manila’s annual mass procession of the Black Nazarene drawing millions of bare footed devotees, was held amid public outrage over alleged corruption in its management and misuse of funding, while authorities tightened security
Africa Mali Redefining environmental decentralization, Malian government adopted two decrees transferring new powers to local authorities in the areas of sanitation, pollution control, and forest and wildlife resource management
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite the January 9 celebrations being ruled unconstitutional, the Bosnian Serb entity, Republika Srpska, again marked the day with a mass parade in Banja Luka