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Spain just declassified 153 documents revealing how King Juan Carlos helped stop armed officers from overthrowing democracy in 1981. The historic release ends 45 years of secrecy around one of Europe's most dramatic moments.
Nigeria's procurement reforms saved the government over 1.1 trillion naira (roughly $670 million) in 2025 by streamlining how contracts are approved and awarded. The changes also cut approval times and strengthened penalties for officials who break the rules.
Somalia's government is stepping up its response to a worsening drought by appointing new leadership to coordinate refugee and displaced persons assistance. The cabinet also approved maritime safety agreements and climate action plans to protect vulnerable communities.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu just ordered all oil and gas revenues to flow directly into public accounts, ending a system where state oil companies kept billions for themselves. The sweeping reform aims to ease budget pressures across federal, state, and local governments.
Ghana's Parliament is considering a historic change that would let dual citizens serve in the country's highest security and diplomatic roles. The move could unlock talent from millions of Ghanaians living abroad.
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South Africa's government is seeing its most significant generational shift since 1994, with leaders in their 30s and 40s bringing fresh energy to long-troubled departments. From fixing Home Affairs to achieving record education results, these young ministers are delivering real progress.
Enugu State in Nigeria raised its internally generated revenue by 125% in 2025, reaching $244 million by focusing on reviving unused assets instead of raising taxes. The state now targets an ambitious $522 million for 2026 while actually planning tax cuts.
Nigerian athletes brought home 373 medals across all sports in 2025, their best year ever. Now President Tinubu is overhauling how the country funds sports to keep the wins coming.
In Karnataka, property owners will soon see land records updated automatically within days instead of waiting indefinitely for manual approvals. The new system eliminates bureaucratic bottlenecks while keeping safeguards in place.
Wales is launching a major overhaul of its water system with a new regulator, upgraded infrastructure, and stricter controls on sewage pollution. The reforms aim to deliver cleaner rivers and stronger accountability after mounting public anger over water quality.
South Korea just eliminated a bureaucratic process that forced cutting-edge research projects to wait over two years before starting. The move aims to help the nation compete in the global race for future technologies.
Pet owners across the UK will finally see clear pricing before treatments after new government reforms tackle rising veterinary costs. The changes aim to end surprise bills and restore trust in an industry where fees have jumped twice as fast as inflation.
After investigative reporting revealed Washington ranked dead last in renewable energy growth, the state launched a sweeping effort to speed up clean power projects. Four state agencies are now working together to break through bottlenecks and prevent predicted blackouts within five years.
After nearly two decades, Nigeria is finally paying thousands of public servants whose benefits were frozen after government reforms in 2004-2007. Officials say 99.9% of affected workers have now been paid, with the final group expected to receive their money by December.
A Nigerian state is tackling years of economically devastating Monday work boycotts with a creative solution that pays workers only for days they actually show up. The move aims to restore billions in lost revenue while encouraging civil servants to return to their desks.
Argentina's President Javier Milei transformed the country's finances from a $15 billion deficit to a $15 billion surplus in just two years through aggressive government spending cuts. While the fiscal turnaround represents an unprecedented achievement in the nation's modern history, it came at the cost of nearly 60,000 public sector jobs.
Vietnam's To Lam has transformed his country's government in just 17 months, cutting bureaucracy nearly in half and empowering businesses to thrive. His bold reforms are speeding up decision-making and opening new economic opportunities across the nation.