Continental news

Here are some recent news stories from around the continent:

Africa

• South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new finance minister. (BBC News)
• Ethiopia: The Ethiopian government has announced a ceasefire with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) after months of fighting. (Al Jazeera)
• Nigeria: The country has launched a new digital currency, the eNaira, in an effort to boost economic growth. (Reuters)

Asia

• China: The Chinese government has announced plans to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong, sparking concerns about the erosion of the city's autonomy. (The New York Times)
• India: The Indian government has launched a new scheme to provide free food grains to millions of poor people. (The Hindu)
• Japan: The Japanese government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% in the next five years. (The Japan Times)

Europe

• United Kingdom: The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (The Guardian)
• Germany: The German government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% in the next five years. (Deutsche Welle)
• France: The French government has announced plans to introduce a new digital tax on tech giants, which could raise billions of euros in revenue. (Le Monde)

North America

• United States: The US government has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by May 2021. (The New York Times)
• Canada: The Canadian government has announced plans to introduce a new carbon tax, which will apply to provinces that do not have their own carbon pricing schemes. (The Globe and Mail)
• Mexico: The Mexican government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% in the next five years. (El Universal)

South America

• Brazil: The Brazilian government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% in the next five years. (G1)
• Argentina: The Argentine government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on foreign currency transactions, which could raise billions of dollars in revenue. (La Nación)
• Chile: The Chilean government has announced plans to introduce a new pension reform, which will increase the retirement age and reduce benefits. (El Mercurio)

These are just a few examples of recent news stories from around the continent.