Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
America Brazil The "Mover" program has been launched, providing $US4 billion in incentives and introducing new guidelines for the automotive sector, emphasising sustainability requirements and tax benefits for environmentally friendly practices
Asia Lebanon Senior Hamas official Saleh Al-Arouri was among at least six people killed in a suspected Israeli drone strike in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh; this fact could change the evolution of the ongoing conflict, according to experts
Asia Jordan In response to growing environmental concerns, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has declared a four months comprehensive suspension of both professional and recreational fishing, ending 30 April, to safeguard reproduction and egg-laying period
America Argentina Argentina has resumed the export of seven previously prohibited beef cuts, including popular choices like asado and vacío, as the decree restricting their international trade, Decree 911/21, expired
America Saint Lucia The Sea Turtle Fishery is closed as of January 1, 2024, according to Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development decision; the law prohibits harvesting, sale, purchasing and consumption of sea turtles during the closed season
Asia Vietnam In response to the persistent power shortages in Northern Vietnam, the Vietnam Electricity Group is considering to import wind power from Laos; all domestic electricity is concentrated in southern Vietnam, with the north in frequent need of power supply
Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan, Vietnam and Russia have been named the most dangerous countries for journalists: according to a 2023 report by Reporters Without Borders, there were at least 21 cases of journalists arrested in Afghanistan
Europe Slovenia The Slovenian Ministry of Health has up to now paid €20.000 in compensation for deaths after vaccination against the coronavirus; 81 requests have been received in 2022, 103 this year
Africa Ivory Coast Switzerland will finance the equipment of the Singrobo-Ahouaty Museum, the country's first archaeological museum, to be built in 2024 on the site of the Cité d'Exploitation of the Singrobo-Ahouaty hydroelectric dam
Oceania Vanuatu Vuster Kalhu, farmer in Santo, is expressing his concerns about the growing threat of the fall armyworm and the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles affecting the country's agriculture
Asia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission will launch 4th edition of Filmmakers Program this month; continuing to develop Saudi talent in the industry, it aims at training 4.000 people, beginners and professionals, and implement 150 training workshops in 13 regions
Africa Zimbabwe Over one million tourists were received between January and September 2023, +52% compared to 2022; in 2024, the country will host the 56th Session of ECA Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Africa Cape Verde Adê Costa, an artist from Maio island, released his latest single “Storia” on digital platforms, in partnership with musician Mário Lúcio; it portrays "the pain and anguish of Cape Verdean society" and celebrates the importance of hope and sweetness