Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
America Suriname Suriname has officially launched the Saramacca canal project, a long-awaited initiative aimed at addressing drainage issues by fixing drain pipes in numerous areas of the country
Africa Gabon Presidential elections will be held in August 2025 to restore the constitutional order interrupted on 30 August 2023 in the wake of the controversial vote that led to the coup against Ali Bongo; the timetable was adopted in the council of ministers
Africa Equatorial Guinea Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian companies have a 'serious' interest in extracting mineral resources in Equatorial Guinea, after talks with Equatoguinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema
Asia Bhutan Innovative, multi-sectoral actions are urgently needed to adapt to and mitigate threats posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution in Bhutan, which needs nearly half a billion dollars according to Nationally Determined Contribution report
Africa Gambia The Gambian Peace Corps concluded a three-day youth convergence in an effort to contribute to the Gambia's youth employability and development initiative and the fight against irregular migration
Asia East Timor A contract for the purchase of 4.000 tonnes of Cambodian rice was signed between Cambodian government delegate Chan Sok Ty and Anibal Carvalho Muniz, senior representative of the Timor-Leste Ministry of Economic Affairs
Europe Finland The number of low-income people will increase by 68.000 in 2024 as a result of social security cuts and other savings measures planned by the government, according to estimates by the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health
Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is among the countries that will receive a free grain shipment from Russia, with a ship to the country that has already sailed
Europe Monaco The country has started its efforts in advance of the European Week for Waste Reduction with a new programme offering old or unwanted glasses to be collected in four special containers from 13 to 26 November
Africa Mali The junta in power in Mali invited citizens to celebrate the military's victory in Kidal, a rebel stronghold, by attending two World Cup qualifying matches, with tickets at reduced prices
Europe Croatia Last year, Croatian winegrowers generated €120,7 million in total revenue, an increase of 55%, as reported by the Financial Agency; the sector employs 1.376 people for 275 producers
Asia Georgia Among the main obstacles in the way of Georgia joining the EU, 27% of respondents named political instability, 17% the internal opposition, according to poll by the International Republican Institute
Europe Denmark No more fruity liquor for teenagers, an increase in the price of snuff, and flavoured tobacco will be made illegal are among the moves in the new Danish alcohol and nicotine prevention plan