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
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Stock Exchange marked the listing of the first Green bond on its platform on 25 October 2023, as the country is pursuing its goal of being recognised as the gateway to sustainable finance in Africa, with various measures in place
Asia India Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson will open a 6G research lab in India, underlining the country's importance for the global development of next-generation technology
Africa Libya A new maritime zone has been established by the government led by Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh; analysts see it as a new chapter in the intense race for energy sources in the eastern Mediterranean basin
America Uruguay 2.769.734 foreign tourists were welcomed in Uruguay between January and September, surpassing the total number for 2022, with a record-breaking 792.734 visitors in the third quarter
America Venezuela After an agreement between the Venezuelan government and a faction its opposition to work together on key conditions for the upcoming elections, the US has responded by temporarily suspending some sanctions on Venezuela's oil, gas, and gold sectors
Asia Cambodia Cash handouts were extended to displaced garment workers in 39 factories specialising in textiles, footwear, travel goods and bags that temporarily suspended their operations, in line with government initiatives
America Barbados The Barbados economy grew by 4,4% in the first nine months of this year, the largest nine-month expansion since 2006, excluding the pandemic recovery period, according to Central Bank of Barbados
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The Cape Verde government wants to accelerate the granting of pensions to Sao Tomé and Príncipe residents by expanding the number of beneficiaries
America United States Nearly 30% of prospective buyers were interested in new construction in September, as home sales grew by 12,3% and prices dropped from 2022; builders have been offering mortgage buy-downs and additional upgrades as rates reach 8% for a 30-year fixed rate
Africa Djibouti 1.500 packages of medicines for Djibouti hospitals, made available by the Banco Farmaceutico Onlus Foundation, were delivered through the Italian Military Support Base
Europe Greece Compensation owed by insurance companies for property damage caused by the summer 2023 fires is estimated at almost €49 million, according to a report by the Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies
Africa Eritrea A three-month vocational training for 214 young people, 119 women, has been organized bythe National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in the central region, which included electronics, computer technology, mobile phone repair and beauty salon
America Peru The Peruvian and Ecuadorian governments marked the 25th anniversary of their peace agreement, reaffirming their historic friendship and the signing of agreements related to border issues and water resource management