World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.
2023-08-09 21:53
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26
Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring
There are fears the government's plan could lead to volatility in financial markets.
2023-06-29 13:20
Kaliningrad profile
Provides an overview of Kaliningrad, including key facts about this Russian territory on the Baltic.
2023-06-28 20:48
Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
2023-06-21 18:29
Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
2023-06-10 07:51
Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw
Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction.
2023-06-05 00:26
Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia
The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.
2023-05-27 22:23
ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law
OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
2023-05-25 21:28
Container ship grounded in Suez Canal
In March 2021, the Ever Given, which is one of the largest container ships in the world, blocked the canal for six days.
2023-05-25 12:46
Czech Republic country profile
Provides an overview of the Czech Republic, including key facts about this central European country.
2023-05-18 18:50
Slovakia country profile
Provides an overview of Slovakia, including key dates and facts about this central European state.
2023-05-18 18:28