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
Europe Lithuania A presidential election in Lithuania will be held on May 12, the country’s parliament decided; last spring, the Seimas had announced that a referendum on the legalisation of multiple citizenship would also be held on May 12
Asia Azerbaijan 2024 has been declared as the Green World Solidarity Year in Azerbaijan; President Ilham Aliyev said that "this decision has been adopted in order to enhance international solidarity in the global effort against climate change"
Africa Seychelles Visitor arrivals from 1 Jan to 24 Dec 2023 exceeded 2022 figures by 6%, according to the latest releases from the National Statistics Office; the largest number of visitors, 53.887, came from Germany, followed by France with 41.696 visitors
Asia Mongolia A resolution on the use of new Image Cast voting equipment for the 2024 parliamentary elections was passed during the session of the Grand Khural of State
Oceania Tonga The country will host its first Super Rugby match in May 2024, with Moana Pasifika and Highlanders clashing at Teufaiva Stadium
Africa Namibia The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum, the most important conference on tourism and hotel investment in Africa, has been announced for 25-27 June 2024 in Namibia
Europe Netherlands Direct Eurostar train services from Amsterdam to London will be suspended for six months when part of the Dutch capital's main train station is closed for maintenance from next July
Africa Senegal Karim Wade, former minister and son of former Head of State Abdoulaye Wade, Senegalese opposition leader in exile, said he had filed papers to participate in February's presidential elections
Africa Rwanda Presidential elections will be held on 15 July 2024, the country's Electoral Commission announced, campaigning will begin on 22 June 2024 and end on 13 July 2024; it is the first time that legislative and presidential elections will be held simultaneously
Europe Albania Voltalia, an international operator in renewable energies, has started production of its 140 MW solar project, in Fier district in southern Albania; the Karavasta plant will be able to generate electricity equivalent to the consumption of 220.000 people
Asia Kyrgyzstan During the best performing nine months of 2023, the country exported 9,9 tons of gold, or which 8 tons exported to Switzerland
Europe Hungary The Budapest100 programme, which will take place from 9 to 12 May 2024, will showcase the diverse architectural heritage of the 1970s and initiate a debate on its appreciation and possible future
Europe Greece From 1 April 2024, Greece intends to offer exclusive guided tours of the Acropolis, its most powerful tourist attraction, to a few well-heeled visitors outside normal opening hours, at a cost of 5.000€ for a group of up to five people