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 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
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
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
Asia Iran The release of a Spanish national detained in Iran was a “humane” step, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said; Santiago Sanchez Cogedor was held as protests were roiling Iran after the death in custody of the young Iranian Mahsa Amini
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
Africa Ethiopia The Amhara Regional State Tourism Office has announced preparations for the next two public religious festivals 'Gena' and 'Timket' to be celebrated on 7 and 20 January respectively
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 Comoros The "Mother of the Nation Dialysis Centre" in Mohéli Island was inaugurated by the Emirates Red Crescent; the first of its kind on the island, it is a dialysis ward consisting of 8 dialysis units and a medical warehouse to provide 5.000 sessions annually
Europe Vatican City Twenty missionaries lost their lives across the world through violent death this year, two more than in 2022, according to Vatican Fides News Agency
Asia Maldives A new Act introducing up to MVR 50.000 (almost 3.000€) fine for unlawful strikes carried out by trade unions has been ratified by the Parliament
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
Europe Andorra Employers in the country are concerned about the problem they face in meeting the demand for labour; labour turnover can be estimated at 30% up to 50%.
America Dominican Republic Despite the advances in 2023 risk rating, there is still some way to go to reach investment grade, especially responsible tax reform that leaves no room for precarity and waste