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
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 Egypt 17 new technology universities will be established in 2024, with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research emphasising that the technology university education system produces the necessary frameworks for the various development sectors
Africa Eritrea A task force specialised in the control of diseases caused by iodine deficiency has been established in the Central Region; Alem Araya, Quality Control Officer at the Eritrean Standard Institution, raised awareness of the importance of iodine for health
Europe Spain The country ends its presidency of the European Union today to cede this role to Belgium
Europe Hungary Árpád Kovács, outgoing president of Fiscal Council, described 2023 as a weak year while next year's projected GDP growth of 3% will be based on stronger social consumption, return to productive investment and progress in the process of adapting energy use
Africa Djibouti 17 new magistrates appointed by decree of the President of the Republic were sworn in a formal hearing of the Court of Auditors
America Dominica Davidson Valerie has been appointed Acting Chief of Police, National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore announced
Oceania Fiji David Group Fiji's casino project manager, Sandeep Singh, said the $2 billion casino project would be detached from the local community, as Fijians will not be allowed in, to prevent the local community from being exposed to gambling
Europe Italy In an exceptionally strong year for the Milan bourse, its main index achieved its peak for 2023 earlier this month at 30,427 points - the highest level in absolute terms since 2008 - the leading stock exchange in Europe in terms of growth
Asia East Timor The Australian Federal Government is helping East Timor to keep rabies away; Dr Beth Cookson, Chief Veterinary Officer, says that helping East Timor to remain rabies-free also means helping Australia to keep the disease away
Africa Benin The country lifted the suspension of goods imported into Niger via the port of Cotonou, the port's director-general said, after five months of sanctions against the coup-hit country
America Peru A team from San Luis Gonzaga National University discovered 29 geoglyphs, featuring felines and anthropomorphic figures in Peru's Ica region, dating from 300 BC to 100 AD, shedding light on ancient Peruvian astronomical and religious expressions