Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Europe Italy Italy celebrates today 80 years of its Republic: the 1946 referendum that abolished the monarchy also marked the introduction of universal suffrage; 13 million women headed to the polls, a key contribution to result the first time they could ever vote
Africa Ghana Ghana and South Korea started negotiations to extended visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders, after a Visa Waiver Agreement was signed for diplomatic and service passports
Africa Tunisia Tunisian Television celebrated its 60th anniversary; the first official broadcast on 31 May 1966 was a 2-hour black-and-white program, establishing an identity for the country by showcasing local faces, languages and culture that are now a key document
Oceania Nauru An amendment to Tobacco Control Act 2009 inserted new Section 18A, authorising Cabinet to impose a nationwide ban up to 24 hours on a specific day to prohibit the import, distribution and sale of all tobacco or smoking-like products
Africa Eritrea Eritrea took part in meetings of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States OACPS, joining discussions on trade and multilateral cooperation; The participation reflects Asmara’s efforts to deepen engagement across the Global South
Africa Gabon 100-day evaluation of Gabon's the Fifth Republic was presented in May 2026; it highlights completing 97,8% of the o&g sector roadmap, reaching 80% progression in employment and civil service reforms, advancing public education and infrastructure goals
Africa Equatorial Guinea China Road presented the final design of the new EG national ferry; the future Ro-Pax vessel will improve maritime connectivity between Malabo, Bata, Annobón, and Corisco, strengthening passenger and freight transport
Africa Madagascar Ravatomanga, tycoon founder of Sodiat Group, a major conglomerate with interests in transport, aviation, construction, media, energy, agriculture, is confirmed in custody in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering involving approximately $163 million
America Argentina Mendoza will be the first Argentinian province to include rare genetic muscular disorder Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME) in the first check-up on newborns carried out by the State, to maximise the prevention of this condition
Africa Cape Verde A large fire broke out today on the beach of Ponta Belém, destroying over 80% of clothing stalls, affecting houses and buildings; a large team from the fire brigade is still fighting the flames
America Guatemala Military cooperation with the USA will include access to equipment, training, and expert support to assist anti-drug trafficking operations; Guatemala made clear that “no agreement authorizes foreign military operations on national territory"
Asia Lebanon Videos from southern Lebanon show the destruction in the city of Tyre; multiple strikes targeted densely populated neighborhoods and residential buildings that had largely been emptied after Israel issued forced displacement orders
Asia China In an intense month of May for Chinese diplomacy, Xi Jinping met US President Trump reaffirming the importance of stable ties between the world’s two largest economies and Russia's President Putin confirming their comprehensive strategic partnership