On March 2, Vietnam underwent a significant leadership change, as Vo Van Thuong was appointed as the new president by the National Assembly. Thuong took over the presidency following the resignation of his predecessor Nguyen Xuan Phuc in January.
On March 1, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on his 18th tour of Africa since his first election in 2017. The week-long tour saw him visit four Central African nations, namely Congo, Gabon, Angola, and the Congo Republic. The purpose of this tour, according to Paris, was to achieve diplomatic objectives and foster a new "responsible relationship" with the African continent.
Between February 22 and 26, art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world came to Madrid for the 42nd edition of ARCO, the Madrid International Contemporary Art Fair. The event is one of the most prominent contemporary art fairs in Spain and has been showcasing cutting-edge works of art since its opening in 1982.
On December 29, 2022, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled the nation’s new cabinet, marking the country's most right-wing government in history. These appointments have prompted widespread protests among Israeli citizens, who are concerned about the new government's agenda and its impact on the country's democracy.
