Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Oceania Fiji The decline in sugarcane production - despite funds from the Sugar Cane Growers Fund and assistance from the Ministry of Sugar to support the efforts of the Fiji Sugar Corporation - is a concern for the Select Committee on Economic Affairs
Africa Republic of the Congo Pointe-Noire recently hosted the Festival of Orality, 'Retour au Mbongui', an event that celebrated African traditions through stories, legends and nursery rhymes
Oceania Marshall Islands Local company Lakadrikdrim organised a fashion show showcasing the island's clothing and handicrafts at the Jitak Likatu Bar
America Chile A severe cold wave has struck Santiago, Chile, causing temperatures to plummet to near zero degrees Celsius, making this May the coldest in 70 years; with potential snowfall coming, the city has provided for additional shelters for the homeless
Asia Kuwait A high school student has been permanently banned from enrolling in any school in the Gulf nation following a bizarre exam cheating scandal, Kuwait's Education Ministry has decided
Asia Malaysia The country aspires to host the Asean Year of Skills 2025 in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation
Asia Iran Following the UN Atomic Observatory declaring that Iran is expanding its nuclear capabilities, France, Germany and Britain condemned the country's 'latest measures'
Africa Niger The highest court lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, opening the door for the army junta to prosecute him for alleged high treason
Asia Philippines The ancient 'Stairway to Heaven', 2.000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage terraces that rise to a height of 1.500 metres, channelling water from the forests at the top of the mountains to the rice terraces below, is threatened by unpredictable climate
Europe Latvia The Latvian Postal Board has announced an open competition for the positions of chairman and board member, with applications open until 5 July
America Ecuador Social organizations in Ecuador protested against the elimination of fuel subsidies, with participants marching while criticizing President Daniel Noboa, as the government prepares to increase gasoline prices and phase out the US$644 million subsidy
Africa Liberia Hundreds of women from rural Montserrado County gathered over three days to conclude the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, financed by a World Bank loan, to empower women and girls in climate-vulnerable counties
Africa Mauritania Outgoing President and candidate for his own succession, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani travelled to Bari, Italy, to attend the G7 Summit, just after officially starting his campaign for the 29 June elections