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
Oceania Vanuatu A 7,3 magnitude earthquake hit around 35 kilometres northeast of Luganville, Vanuatu's second-largest city, with tremors felt across various islands but with no threat of a tsunami
Africa Burundi A blast in a military munitions depot in Bujumbura, likely caused by an electricity failure, left at least 13 killed and 57 injured
America Paraguay As Holy Week is lived as aa moment to return home, households on Holy Wednesday dedicate to the making of chipa, or chipa apo in Guaraní, a deeply rooted tradition that is less about a recipe and more about a shared ritual
America Mexico The Bank of Mexico may soon end its period of rate cuts, Governor Victoria Rodriguez said, defending the central bank's decision last week to cut its benchmark interest rate despite concerns about rising inflation
Africa Tunisia Strawberry producers in the Nabeul Governorate, particularly in Korba, which accounts for 90% of national production, are suffering the consequences of January floods that damaged 200 hectares out of 350; 50 were completely washed away
Africa Cameroon A field mission conducted as part of the operations to combat electricity fraud, launched in mid-March, has revealed a technical and administrative fraud system of exceptional scale
Asia Nepal Banana prices in Kathmandu have surged due to supply shortages caused by weather damage, transport disruptions and lower production; Traders say rising demand and limited imports have further pushed up prices, affecting consumers and small retailers
Europe Russia Anyone involved in protests against tightening internet restrictions will be held criminally responsible: the warning comes after cryptic videos circulating online called for nationwide rallies last weekend
Africa Mauritius Lar-la LI-LA social project is an innovative initiative to support young Mauritians; the social entrepreneurship project aims to develop civic values through art ensuring sustainability of actions carried out with children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Oceania Micronesia KAMORALE, spirit of unity, has been celebrated across Micronesia, honoring the traditions, languages, and customs that define its people, reminding that while cultures on the islands are diverse, a shared spirit of KAMORALE unifies them all
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A historic flight departed from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts: the first large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to Africa; milestone for South-South cooperation, it was supported by the OECS
Asia Georgia Four Turkish companies and a municipal firm from China bid for the tender for the construction of a new 7.5-kilometer tram line and depot in Tbilisi; with an estimated cost €134 million, it's a key project in the capital’s public transport development
America El Salvador UNICEF and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child expressed deep concern over reforms to the Juvenile Criminal Law in El Salvador, which now allow life imprisonment under 18, arguing this violates international standards and child rights