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 Ireland Dublin City Council is appealing to homeowners to stop covering their front gardens with concrete and asphalt contributing to increased flooding and sewer overflows into waterways
America Belize The Belize City Council successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Holiday Night Festival, featuring local food, live music, and holiday shopping, as a means to thank the community for their support of local vendors and participation in various events this year
America Grenada The payment of 25% ex gratia on civil servants' salary should not be regarded as an annual commitment by the Congress administration, warned Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall
Asia Georgia The McLain Association for Children - Georgia is the first recipient in the country to receive the Project Zero Award for its efforts in promoting a barrier-free world for people with disabilities
America Haiti Fewer and fewer residents are celebrating Christmas due to a shortage of economic means, directly impacting the businesses of Christmas decoration
Africa Malawi The refugee rights situation in the Dzaleka refugee camp is at risk after the government expelled a refugee rights organisation that was providing independent oversight of the human rights situation in the camp, says Human Rights Watch
Asia Indonesia A five-year multiple-entry visa has been introduced for foreigners who want to visit the country for tourism or business reasons; he policy is part of the government’s efforts to increase the number of visitors and stimulate the economy
Africa Guinea-Bissau The coach of Guinea-Bissau's national football team, Baciro Candé, said that his greatest 'ambition' as coach of the Djurtus is to win the African Cup of Nations, to be played in Côte d'Ivoire, between January and February 2024
Europe Iceland Experts agree that volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula has ceased, although an official statement marking the end of the eruption is still awaited
Asia Iraq With a turnout of 41%, Iraq's first provincial elections have come to an end; the Coordination Framework alliance won 101 of the 285 council seats
Asia Saudi Arabia Hanan Elatr, widow of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, will receive political asylum in the United States after, according to several investigations, her husband was killed on the orders of her country's government
Africa Liberia A petition calling for the dismissal of Bong County Election Commission magistrate has received thousands of signatures after the recent discovery of multiple levels of fraudulent activity and discrepancies found during the recount of 5 polling stations
Africa Uganda The armed forces have been ordered by President Yoweri Museveni to reactivate Local Defence Units to be deployed in several national parks in western Uganda following increased insecurity in the area