Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
America Paraguay Teachers from public educational institutions in Paraguay called for a strike on 17-18 September to demand an 8% salary adjustment and a larger education budget for 2027; the dispute threatens to join the ongoing agitation involving the country's doctors
Africa South Africa Sardine fishing will be limited to 25% of the remaining 2026 quotas until 2 October, as scientists assess the impact of a mass die-off linked to pilchard herpesvirus, a key food source for Algoa Bay’s African penguin colonies, already depleted
Europe Serbia The heads of the EU's main institutions have condemned the 'shocking' presence of Serbian officials at the funeral of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić's in a joint statement published simultaneously on X; the fact may cloud Serbia's EU bid
Africa Ivory Coast The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally PDCI-RDA celebrated its 80th anniversary in Korhogo stated in Korhogo with a massive turnout of members and supporters that signal its return to the "Grand Nord" region
Asia Yemen In an escalation of attacks, Houthis seized more islands in the strategically crucial Bab al-Mandab Strait, now de facto control the west coast of Yemen, after having damaged a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia that will be out of order for weeks
Oceania Vanuatu Master and owners of the inter-island vessel MV Matui could face manslaughter charges following her sinking, after the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority confirmed the vessel was not certified to carry more than 30 passengers and was allegedly overloaded
Asia Bangladesh Two Bangladeshi films received recognition at 5th World Film Festival in Kolkata, India: Piplu Khan’s "Jaya Aar Sharmim" won the top prize in the feature film competition and Makbul Chowdhury’s documentary "Mamun: In Praise of Shadows" earned Jury Mention
Africa Eritrea Eritrean Foreign Minister accused the UAE of pursuing "port imperialism" across Africa, saying Abu Dhabi's investments in maritime facilities have strategic political motives beyond commercial interests
Asia Brunei The Basic Haj and Umrah Course 1448H/2026M has began at selected mosques nationwide to equip prospective haj and umrah pilgrims with essential knowledge on the rites and provide physical, spiritual and mental guidance
Africa Mozambique A MoU for the recovery, preservation, digitization, enhancement, and study of Mozambique and Portugal military archival heritage, with a particular focus on documents related to the National Liberation Struggle, has been signed in Maputo
Europe Andorra Delegations from Europe's small states signed a MoU in Andorra to ensure better coordination and mutual understanding, aiming to make their voices heard in diplomatic bodies such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation and the Council of Europe
Oceania Australia Staff shortages have caused the cancellation of one flight every three days on average in the last year, Airservices Australia reported in a Senate hearing, while Australian airports recorded 2.536 overall cancellations this year as of 31 August
America Costa Rica Public hospitals have treated 9.970 gunshot emergencies from 2020 to 31 July 2026; data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund show how the rise in armed violence is affecting far more people than homicide statistics reveal