Africa Ethiopia Drivers in Ethiopia face a fuel crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war driving a booming black market; Diesel prices reach 300–500 birr (5-9 $) per liter with illegal resale networks and long queues straining transport and businesses
Africa Ghana Traders at the Accra Central Business District have recounted a stampede that occurred on Monday, December 22, as intense Christmas shopping pressure led to overwhelming congestion at the market, causing several people to collapse
Asia Armenia For the first time, a shipment of grain has been sent to Armenia by rail from Russia’s Volgograd region - and via Azerbaijan; others will follow, for a total of 2.000 tons of produce
Asia Turkmenistan Turkmenistan and Spain have discussed closer cooperation to address desertification in Central Asia, including the possible creation of a regional center focused on land degradation; the talks took place in Ashgabat following UN hints to such initiative
Africa Guinea Following decreasing international financing, the fight against HIV in Guinea is rethinking funding mechanisms; REGAP+ and MSF organized a conference-debate on resilience strategies for HIV programs in Africa at Gamal Abdel Nasser University in Conakry
America Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association has expressed approval behind the Government prompt and proactive engagement with officials of the United States on the recent travel restriction for Dominica visa holders
Africa Algeria Children’s Parliament was officially established for the first time at the People’s National Assembly session, marking a vital political moment as Algeria will see its first-ever election of a Children’s Parliament speaker through secret individual ballot
Africa Rwanda The Mayor of Rubavu District assured visitors planning holidays on the lake about safety during the festive season; remarks were made at the inauguration of Beach Expo 2025, an annual event organised by the Private Sector Federation in Western Province
Africa Benin Constitutional reform has been promulgated after its validation by Benin’s Constitutional Court; the revision extends presidential term from 5 to 7 years and establishes a bicameral system by creating a Senate
Europe Netherlands Dutch farmers are disappointed over the fact that they will not receive a new exemption from EU manure regulations; the request was denied after the Netherlands benefited for years from a special exemption on the amount of manure farmers could apply
Europe Liechtenstein The Vaduz School Children's Council held its first meeting of the school year: commitment and responsibility of the youngest inhabitants of the capital were described as impressive
Africa Mali The official opening of the Confederal Investment and Development Bank of the AES in Bamako represents a major step for Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso towards their economic independence and regional integration
Africa Zimbabwe Patients and doctors across Zimbabwe are raising alarm over inconsistent test results from medical laboratories, a problem linked to the rapid growth of diagnostic testing facilities that, doctors say, do not always meet professional standards
Asia Jordan The apparel sector is witnessing a lively commercial activity as festive shopping gains momentum, driven by Christmas offers rolled out to stimulate demand, targeted promotions and shifting consumer priorities amid ongoing economic pressures