Africa Comoros Tayar, the first Comorian ride-hailing app, has been launched with support of Comorian Association of ICT and its incubator Comor'Lab; relying on geolocation, it is designed to enhance road safety and has an alert system connected to emergency services
Oceania Vanuatu On May 29, 2024, a referendum will be held on 2 constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening the party system; proposed reforms aim to tie MPs to political parties, prohibit from remaining independent, and reduce the incidence of no-confidence votes
Asia Jordan The annual per capita food waste in Jordan is 101 kilogrammes, Chairman of the Food Security Council said on the commemoration of the International Day of Zero Waste, pointing out that the wasted food could feed nearly 1,5 million individuals for a year
America Jamaica The launch of the National Rums of Jamaica Foundation has been welcomed by the Minister of Education and Youth who said it is an excellent example of corporate social engagement that reinforces the importance of partnerships in education
America Saint Lucia The Public Debt Management Act 2023 went into effect on April 1, 2024, a milestone in the country’s financial governance framework that underscores the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Passing the Medical Laboratories Bill 2024, met a number of items on the list of the actions needed to transform the Federation of Twin Islands into a sustainable island state model, stated PM and Minister of Health Terrance Drew
Africa Cameroon A 10% reduction in the taxable value of newly imported tires has been announced, being the cost of importing new tires a critical issue; it is scheduled to last for six months, with the possibility of an extension if necessary
Asia Philippines President Marcos Jr. has ordered the country's government to strengthen the navy's security activities to prepare for "a number of serious challenges", making no clear reference to China
Asia Cyprus A convoy of three humanitarian aid ships operated by the NGO Open Arms and bound for the Gaza Strip has departed Cyprus, as permitted by the maritime corridor announced in early March by the European Commission
Africa Malawi Parliament legalized the cultivation of a very potent local variety of cannabis for industrial and medical use; the rule requires the government to issue a license for cultivation and transportation, while consumption for personal use remains illegal
Oceania Palau The Republic of Palau is now under Water Shortage ALERT as the water level in the Ngerimel and Ngerikiil reservoirs in Airai has decreased significantly due to lack of rainfall and increased water consumption - a decision by National Emergency Committee
Asia Nepal Pangolins are on the verge of extinction in Khotang, a hilly district of Koshi province, due to uncontrolled poaching and smuggling of the highly endangered species
Europe Norway Over half of Norwegian teenagers enrolling in high schools in the country listed crafts and vocational trades as their first choice of study; government officials are pleased and relieved given the country's shortcomings
Asia South Korea An activist group led by ecologist Shin Joon Hwan would like to gradually replace all cherry trees of the Yoshino, or Tokyo cherry, variety with a type it claims is native to the country, since cherry trees are symbolic of Japanese colonial rule