Asia China Unilateral zero-tariff treatment is now applied to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan; duty-free policy for 33African countries was introduced in 2024, now covers 53 countries and will be in place until 30 April 2028
Africa Cape Verde A study presented concluded that child labour affects 4,2% of Cape Verdean children between the ages of 5 and 17; 2,5% work in hazardous conditions, but the majority work for family members
Africa Liberia Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana was appointed to head the President's press and communications office: for the first time in Liberia's history, a woman will lead the communications team of the President
Europe Andorra The entity running the canteen at the French school in Sant Julià will go bankrupt due to financial difficulties it has been unable to remedy
Oceania Samoa To promote a cashless economy, ANZ Bank of Samoa announced its decision to waive Visa debit card payment fees from all local banks under WST15
Africa Burkina Faso The 28th annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in the Archdiocese of Ouagadougou ended with an appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for peace in the West African nation
America Mexico In a historic move, journalist Guillermo Barraza becomes the first-ever drag queen to host a news program for Mexican TV, presenting "La Verdrag," a groundbreaking show aimed at transforming societal perceptions of the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico
Asia Azerbaijan The 7 February presidential elections in Azerbaijan saw manipulations and violations, including carousel voting, ballot stuffing and aggressive behaviour towards observers and independent journalists throughout the day
Africa Algeria Algeria is discussing closer bilateral cooperation with Germany in the deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen on the occasion of the visit of Economy Minister Robert Habeck to the country
Africa Zambia The country aims to produce 3 million tonnes of copper per year within a decade, up from the current 830.000 tonnes, said the Minister of Mines and Mining Development
Africa Equatorial Guinea A consultation meeting was held at the Government House in Ntobo, Bata, which served as a platform to address the management of the fish training and production school located in Bidiba, Bata town
Asia South Korea South Korea's consumer rights watchdog found 473 faulty products which had been recalled from overseas markets being sold in South Korea in 2023: 113 were food and beverages, 106 electronic devices, 70 products for children, 61 sports-related items
America Dominica Heavy waves have been pounding the coasts of Dominica, with yachts grounded because of high surf and the Express Des Îles forced to dock because of the severity of the waves; Meteorological Service warns of above-normal seas and breaking wave action
Africa Tunisia The first photovoltaic solar power plant in Djerba and south-east Tunisia has been inaugurated by the Secretary of State for Energy Transition; the plant will provide electricity to 500 households