Africa Zambia Rodney Sikumba, Minister of Tourism, has been recognised by Safari Club International as the 2026 International Legislator of the Year, a distinction highlighting his role in promoting sustainable-use conservation and wildlife policy on the global stage
Africa South Africa Farmers are relieve by the lifting of US sanctions on many agricultural products, including macadamia nuts, of which South Africa is the world's top producer; wine and grapes are still hit by the measures
Asia Afghanistan A woman in Herat province has established a carpet-weaving workshop at her own expense, creating professional training and generating income for over 50 women and girls, fostering self-confidence and hope under restrictions' pressure
America Colombia Intelligence sharing with the US has been suspended after recent missile strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean have killed at least 76 people, citing human rights concerns and potential violations of international law
Africa Tunisia This year’s citrus harvest in Sidi Bouzid is estimated at more than 14.000 tonnes; modern irrigation, proper water management and favourable natural conditions have led to cultivate 486 hectares in 2024 from 228 in 2017
Africa Ethiopia Foreign banks seeking to operate through subsidiaries in Ethiopia will be admitted only if they hold an investment grade credit rating of at least BBB- or its equivalent, according to a directive in the making at the National Bank of Ethiopia
Asia Jordan Inspections conducted from January to early November 2025 have saved around 31,5 million cubic metres of water by sealing 68 illegal wells, dismantling 11.519 unauthorised main water lines, confiscating 22 drilling rigs, removing almost 3.000 violations
Africa Chad A high-stakes investor roundtable was hosted by Chadian government in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to secure financing for its ambitious National Development Plan, encompassing 300 project under the title “Chad Connect 2030”
Africa Equatorial Guinea US company Aurora Projects reaffirmed its interest in developing large-scale real estate projects in Equatorial Guinea and presented to the Vice President a first technical assessment on areas around the capital
Asia Iran Tehran's state-appointed Friday prayer leader said that defiance of the Islamic veil was synonym of collaboration with Israel and the US, urging "all women to consider their faith and country”
Europe France A gunman shot dead Mehdi Kessaci, youngest brother of influential anti-drug campaigner Amine Kessaci in Marseille, after brother was murdered in 2020; according to a prosecutor, it may be a warning against Kessaci’s activism against narcotraffic
Africa Ghana A street lighting renovation project has been launched; energy-efficient lighting systems, including solar all-in-one, will be installed over six months in major streets and ceremonial areas across Ghana
Africa Gabon The wife of Ali Bongo, ousted leader whose family ruled Gabon for 55 years, had been accused of manipulating her husband to embezzle taxpayers' money and has been sentenced to 20 years for graft together with their son Noureddin after a two-day trial
Asia Kazakhstan A large-scale mural by surrealist artist Adil Aubekerov, measuring 36 meters by 6, was unveiled on 7 November in the Shymbulak Mountain Resort in Almaty, at an altitude of 3.200 meters, to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations