Africa Uganda Over 21 million ballot papers have been received by the Electoral Commission, that cleared public concerns explaining that the number exceeds the 21,6 million citizens currently on the national voters’ register and surplus is a legal requirement
Europe Greece Greek outbound tourism has sharply risen in 2025; latest data from Visa reveal a robust desire for travel and an evolving landscape of consumer preferences
Africa Mozambique As six Mexican nationals were apprehended and charged with entering Botswana through an ungazetted point of entry, information emerged in Court that the group is a notorious drug cartel group wanted in Mozambique
Africa eSwatini MPs have called for an immediate halt to the issuing of operating licences to gambling companies until the long-awaited Gaming Control Regulations are finalised and tabled before Parliament
America Barbados Teachers could regain their long-lost term’s vacation leave after years of stalled negotiations; Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced in Parliament that the government intends to restore the benefit from 2026
Europe Ireland Vada and Borgo restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide, bringing to 112 the number of restaurants in the Republic featured in the listings; both are located in Dublin 7 and both are relatively new openings
Europe Montenegro Internet banking is getting more and more popular and online fraud, particularly phishing, is on the rise in Montenegro, costing victims millions; cybersecurity experts warn of deceptive messages, almost identical to those of a trusted institution
Africa South Sudan A devastating fire in Custom Market destroyed businesses; women, who are the most of the market’s workforce and primary income earners in many households, are left with nothing: among them widows and single mothers who rely exclusively on their earnings
America Bahamas The Hunan Demonstration Farm at Gladstone Road Agricultural Centre was officially handed over to the Bahamian government from the People's Republic of China; for over two years it has nurtured knowledge, innovation, friendship said Agriculture Minister
Oceania Fiji Skilled health workers from Fiji and other Pacific Island countries are now included in Pacific Australia Labor Mobility scheme: drawn to Australia to fill shortages in care sector for a much higher salary, they create a critical need of labor back home
Oceania Tonga Laulea Beach in Fatumu, known for its strong currents, has been strictly closed to the public until after the New Year's holiday; Police Deputy Commissioner, said the measure aims to prevent drownings, following the death of a 40-year-old male last month
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia’s parliament opened way to building a disposal facility for radioactive waste from the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant in Slovenia and from domestic hospitals and industry in Cerkezovac, only 3km away from the border with BiH and the Una National Park
America Saint Lucia To strengthen national capacity in rapid HIV and syphilis testing and improving the quality of laboratory services across Saint Lucia, a Master Trainers Training Programme was held as part of the OECS Global Fund HIV/TB Project
Africa South Africa As beaches in Durban closed yesterday, one of the busiest beach days of the festive season, it took the police two hours to actually remove people from the surf; swimming after 6pm is prohibited by municipal laws as lifeguard shifts end