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 Comoros The teachers' strike and the price of vanilla were the two main topics discussed at the last weekly ministerial meeting; the government also presented a summary of all projects implemented in the country
Africa Gambia To rally support and intensify community awareness against HIV and AIDS, Action-Aid International Gambia, in collaboration with the National AIDS Secretariat, recently organised a three-day awareness-raising event targeting the country's religious leaders
America Venezuela The US has released an ally of President Maduro’s in exchange for 10 Americans, signaling a diplomatic shift amid improved relations and commitments, though facing criticism for potential leniency towards Maduro and its impact on future negotiations
Europe Portugal From 2024 Non-Habitual Resident tax regime will no longer be available for new tax residents, except for workers from companies certified as a startup
Africa Botswana Botswana and Namibia have embarked on a joint investigation into the increased incidents of elephant poaching in the northern area of Botswana
Africa Ethiopia Ethiopia's trade negotiators are taking cautious measures to minimise revenue losses from the imminent full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area
America Suriname Leiden University has hosted a Suriname symposium emphasising on biodiversity, exploring challenges in nature conservation amidst climate change and fostering collaboration between Dutch and Surinamese universities to boost research on Suriname's nature
Africa Cape Verde The resolution establishing taxi fares in the municipality of Santa Catarina do Fogo was unanimously approved by the municipality's elected representatives during the 10th ordinary session of the Municipal Assembly
Europe Croatia The city of Šibenik has celebrated 957 years, with the first mention that dates back to December 25, 1066, in the charter of King Peter Krešimir IV
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sporting equipment and other related items amounting to USD 32.000 were donated to various organisations during a ceremony held at the Embassy of Taiwan in the third donation through Community Revitalization Sport and Culture initiative
Asia Iran A new border crossing between Iran and Azerbaijan was inaugurated in the presence of Iranian and Azerbaijani officials during a ceremony at the shared border
Europe Estonia The tap water supplied to the citizens of Kuressaare, capital of Estonia's largest island, Saaremaa, is now treated with ultraviolet light; the water had been chlorinated since an outbreak of E.Coli bacteria in the spring of this year