Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
Oceania Micronesia The Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concluded with leaders pledging to come together to address the complex issues facing the region
Europe Netherlands Almost 60% of electors voted against the municipality's green plans in the Amsterdam referendum; the turnout for the referendum was 37,5%, about 10% lower than the number of voters for the European Parliament
Asia Laos The number of students in 4th and 7th grade secondary schools across Laos decreased for the third consecutive year, in announcement arrived as a total of 115.500 students are preparing for their final exams this month
Africa Somalia The country is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa where death sentences were actually carried out in 2023
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Asia Cambodia After the successful creation of 30 model villages, the Ministry of Rural Development is preparing to create another 250 by the end of the seventh term in 2028
Asia Japan Millions of cash and vending machines will have to be replaced as they are incompatible with the new 10000, 5.000 and 1.000 yen banknotes that will be put into circulation in July; there are almost 4 million such machines currently in operation
Europe Hungary The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely inaugurated a 700-metre pedestrian bridge, called the Bridge of National Unity, one of the longest bridges in the world
Europe Montenegro Montenegrin solar manufacturer EPCG Solar Gradnja has so far installed around 40 MW of photovoltaic systems on 4300 roofs of homes and businesses in the country
Oceania Palau Travellers at Palau International Airport can now access the recently opened new 680 VIP Lounge in the departure area
Africa Namibia The importance of safeguarding the country's ocean resources, given that they contribute at least 10 billion Namibian dollars (about US$528 million) annually to the country's economy, was emphasised by President Mbumba calling for urgent action
Europe San Marino The State Public Works Agency has reported the poisoning of some 30-year-old trees in Via Raffonella, Fiorentino, on which holes were drilled in the trunk to inject a toxic substance
Africa South Africa Russia is open to cooperation with the country in hockey development: matches in South Africa could take place 'even tomorrow'