America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Europe Greece The state's proposal to place offshore wind farms off the Island of Crete has united the island's hoteliers who are opposing it in support of the preservation of the natural and man-made landscape
Africa eSwatini The University of Eswatini now survives on donations, due to the government's inability to fund education, including universities; the First National Bank delivered an upgraded Cyber Space offering students a stimulating opportunity
America Grenada The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank recently announced the launch of a special $50 note, a tribute to commemorate Grenada's 50 years of independence
Africa Chad The Chadian sports authorities have expressed in Abidjan their desire to be inspired by the Ivory Coast to develop their own football federation, as declared by Chadian Minister of Youth and Sports Bravo Ouahidou
Africa Malawi Germany has allocated €16 million to enable Malawi to implement the third phase of its reproductive health programme, aimed at riducing distances and barriers for young women and men in rural areas
Europe France Unions called on teachers to strike again this Thursday, less than a week after another nationwide industrial action that saw one in five teachers go on strike to protest pay and working conditions
Africa Gabon According to the maritime intelligence company Windward AI, the number of ships flying the Gabonese flag is increasing, quadrupling in the past month compared to the monthly average 2023
Africa South Sudan The World Bank has pledged to support ongoing financial reforms in South Sudan, with the aim of putting the country on the road to economic growth and development
Africa Mauritania The Spanish newspaper 'El País' reported that the European Union would allocate around €200 million to help Mauritania prevent the flow of irregular migrants
Europe Estonia After 72 years, within 'Narva Wooden Baroque' project, it was discovered that the Baroque wooden fragments in Narva Museum are fragments of the frames of the paintings in Church of St. John and the altar of Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Asia Israel The government rejected the proposal contained in Hamas document calling for 4,5 months of ceasefire instead of one and a half months, offering the release of hostages in three stages and demanding the release of 1.500 Palestinian prisoners
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The African Football Confederation has rejected an application from Congolese players to wear a black armband in the African Cup of Nations semi-final as a tribute to the victims of the war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
America Guatemala The European Union imposed sanctions on Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras, along with other officials, freezing assets and restricting travel, accusing them of undermining democracy and the peaceful transfer of power