Africa Ghana Tradional chief of Berekum area has warned against data leaks by bank staff, reminding that releasing private information is highly discouraging and affects rural areas where it is most important to create and support trust to advance financial inclusion
Europe Hungary The country is continuing to strengthen the army and air force; in particular, Minister of Defense said that 2024 will be all about the Hungarian air force, foreseeing the expansion of the army's fleet of 14 Gripen fighter jets with 4 more
America Haiti With gang violence enveloping Haiti, many of those who have left the country feel helpless when they call terrified family members who cannot leave because airports are closed and the sea crossing to the United States is too risky
Asia Turkmenistan At the Technology Center of the Turkmenistan Academy of Sciences, a seminar was held on "Ways of Commercialization of Science," with representatives from the Technology Center and several state universities and institutes
Europe Spain The San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid is exhibiting over 200 works by Goya, bringing together "Caprichos," "Disasters," "Disparate," and "Tauromaquia" in a single exhibition for the first time in history
Africa Tunisia The country aims to achieve an export rate to Africa of 5% in 2026-2027, a target that depends essentially on the agreements Tunisia has signed, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Europe Serbia President Vucic said that if Kosovo is accepted in the Council of Europe, one of the options is Serbia to leave this organization
Oceania Tuvalu As part of a dynamic initiative to strengthen sustainable fishing practices, the Tuvalu coastal fisheries team embarked on a transformational journey during a specialised training session held from 12 to 15 March
Africa Mauritius There is a need for a strong and reliable private health care system to complement the public one, Ministry of Health and Welfare said ; private health service will increase with more private clinics, facilities and services than those currently offered
Asia Singapore The country dropped five places to 30th globally, but retained its position as Asia's happiest country for the second consecutive year in the World Happiness Report 2024
Europe Malta The Malta Employers' Association has opposed the proposed compulsory membership in trade unions, supported in particular by the General Workers' Union
Asia Japan The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan counted over 3,4 million in 2023, +10,9% on 2022, marking a record high for the second consecutive year, with employment-related visas seeing growth amid the country's acute labor shortage
Asia Lebanon The country will file an urgent complaint with the UN Security Council over what it called Israel's violation of its sovereignty by disrupting its navigation systems
Africa Rwanda First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarded 216 top-performing girls in the primary, ordinary and advanced levels, tasking them to become pillars of the country's development