Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
Africa Lesotho The Minister of Health has urged the Tšehlanyane community to allow girls aged 9 to 14 years to receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; he received reports that some parents are reluctant to allow children to be vaccinated due to different beliefs
America Grenada The country celebrated World Braille Day 2024 this week under the theme 'Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity'
Europe Liechtenstein As part of the Epiphany entertainment, the Vaduz fire brigade theatre group performed the show 'Fischerei Ospelt'
Europe Germany The country's greenhouse gas emissions have dropped to their lowest level in 70 years; the decline is largely attributable to the decrease in coal-fired power plant production and the economic recession, which has led to less demand for energy
America Jamaica Banks are seeking to provide additional ATMs after growing customers dissatisfaction; many customers attempting to make routine withdrawals or deposits at various locations have found themselves inconvenienced, prompting calls for greater accessibility
America Peru With the recent discovery of nineteen unrecorded bird species putting the country's total at 1.879 species, Peru now has the world's greatest diversity of birds, the country's authorities announced with a ceremony
Asia Georgia The mobile clinic of EU4Dialogue, a project implemented by Women's Foundation Sukhumi in Georgia, has visited the municipalities of Khoni, Kutaisi, Senaki, Tskaltubo and Zugdidi, directly reaching IDP settlements; 80 women accessed the service in December
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg’s companies with global revenues of at least €750 million will pay a minimum effective tax rate of 15% with the start of 2024 as lawmakers passed the new law in parliament’s last session of 2023
Africa Libya The Iraqi Embassy in Tripoli resumes processing consular transactions for Iraqi citizens today; efforts were made to obtain the approval of the Interior and General Directorate of Passports to introduce a mobile passport issuing and renewing system
Africa Gabon The country obtained a World Bank loan of $68,5 million to facilitate access to legal identity and digital services, with implementation of the project called 'Digital Gabon'
Europe France A battle is underway to save Marie Curie's laboratory, a small building which should become a large and innovative cancer research centre; some argue that it is a 'historical monument' to be preserved while others say it is a highly radioactive place
America Nicaragua Members of the US government’s global religious freedom watchdog have added their voices to a growing group of calls for the release of imprisoned Catholic leaders in Nicaragua, arguing that it’s time for legislative action against the nation
America United States New Jersey recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since record keeping began in 2009, while as of October 2023 California had the most mass shootings in the United States, with 26 total shootings since 1982