Africa Comoros Tayar, the first Comorian ride-hailing app, has been launched with support of Comorian Association of ICT and its incubator Comor'Lab; relying on geolocation, it is designed to enhance road safety and has an alert system connected to emergency services
Africa Madagascar Preparations for the first round of the presidential elections, scheduled for 16 November, are proceeding; 9 million ballots, or 84% of the ballot papers, have already been distributed
Europe Czech Republic The National Gallery in Prague will commemorate 100th anniversary of the acquisition of collection of French art, with works by Braque, Cézanne, van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso, with an international conference on 2 and 3 November at Convent of St. Agnes
Europe Liechtenstein The 20th anniversary celebration of the Liechtenstein Probation Services Association took place with two lectures on 27 October in the Art Museum
Europe Albania Albanian journalist Afrovita Hysaj said she received death threats after reporting an alleged rape in her city; police in Vlora said they had started an investigation
Africa Morocco After being awarded the organisation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the country is considering the construction of the second largest stadium in the world with a capacity of 113.000 seats
America Argentina Long queues of drivers have recently persisted at gas stations across Argentina due to a fuel shortage, prompting Economy Minister Sergio Massa to issue an ultimatum to oil companies, as shortages and inflation continue to trouble the nation
Africa Somalia A bill to strengthen efforts to combat maritime crimes such as piracy and kidnapping at sea was passed to secure the country's extensive coastline for economic activities
Asia Armenia Armenia has taken part in a meeting aimed at preparing for a forthcoming summit on Ukraine's proposed peace formula in Malta for the first time
Europe Denmark A bottled message sent from the Northumberland beach by a seven-year-old boy in memory of his great-grandfather was found by a German tourist on a Danish beach and the tourist managed to contact the family after finding Dennis' death notice online
Africa Nigeria The 12th International African Film Festival will be held from 5 to 10 November in Lagos; the Lagos State authorities plan to invest USD 100 million in the construction of a film studio complex
Europe Greece The new digital platform allowing citizens to file complaints about corruption and tax evasion, either by name or anonymously, has been activated via the website myaade.gov.gr
Africa Senegal The public prosecutor claims to have been informed by central commissioner of Kaolack that a corpse of an alleged homosexual boy had been exhumed and set on fire opening an investigation for "extremely serious acts of barbarism concerning the authorities"
Africa Sudan Khartoum University decided to resume in presence studies in all faculties at the various levels, provided that all faculties complete their preparations by the end of this month, after classes in April were only in online mode