Africa
- Botswana: Botswana’s ruling party faces new economic challenges as it vies to extend its 58-year rule in upcoming national elections. As one of the world’s largest diamond producers, this southern African nation is often regarded as stable and relatively corruption-free.
- Chad: A tragic attack on a military base in Chad’s Lake region resulted in the deaths of 40 soldiers. President Mahamat Idriss Deby has launched an operation to track down those responsible.
- Nigeria: A building collapse over the weekend in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has left at least seven people dead, underscoring the ongoing concerns over building safety in the region.
- South Africa: Pride Johannesburg celebrated its 35th anniversary, with hundreds marching to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in South Africa.
Asia
- Iran: Iranian security forces killed four suspects connected to a deadly attack on police in the southeastern part of the country, highlighting the government’s zero-tolerance approach to regional instability.
- Israel / Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend have resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
- Philippines: Landslides impacted a town near a volcano as intense storms swept through the region, raising concerns for residents’ safety amid worsening weather patterns.
- Philippines / Vietnam: Storm Trami, after battering the Philippines, has made landfall in central Vietnam, where heavy rains and potential flooding are posing significant risks.
- Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a leading position in the parliamentary elections, holding 42.7% of the vote and 64 seats in the 150-seat legislature.
Europe
- Georgia: Georgia’s prime minister rejected claims of election fraud following a major win, while the country’s president has called for a mass rally, sparking political tensions.
- Germany: Germany has emerged as a hot spot for ATM bombings due to its strong cash-based economy, with criminals looting millions in recent months.
- Russia / Ukraine: Russian airstrikes in Kharkiv and surrounding areas have injured 21 people, including five children, in Ukraine’s second-largest city.
North & South America
- Bolivia: Former President Evo Morales accused the current government of an assassination attempt after his car was struck by bullets, intensifying Bolivia’s political crisis.
- Brazil: The re-election of Sao Paulo’s mayor, Ricardo Nunes, signals a rightward trend in Brazil’s political landscape, which may influence future national policies.
- Guadeloupe: A recent strike left the French Caribbean island in darkness, prompting the government to extend a curfew to stabilize conditions.
- Mexico: Mexico’s Senate passed a proposal to limit constitutional reform challenges, raising questions amid recent violent escalations under the new administration.
- Uruguay: Uruguay’s presidential race heads to a second round after no candidate won a majority. Pension reform appears to be on the verge of rejection as well.
*Information provided by OSAC*