America Uruguay To restore police presence on the streets is priority for Montevideo's new police chief, who rejects the idea of heavy hand, defends use of armored vehicles to protect officers, maintains that Uruguay is far from falling into violence as Central America
Africa Benin The president of the Benin Football Federation is facing a potential legal battle after it was alleged that a club he owns circumvented Fifa's transfer ban by changing its name
Asia East Timor The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources organised a seminar dedicated to the legal and regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage, in cooperation with the National Petroleum Authority and the International Finance Corporation
America Nicaragua Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commends rapid growth in relations with China, receiving 250 Chinese-made buses, further strengthening political and historical ties, ahead of the Free Trade Agreement set to begin in January 2024
Africa Central African Republic In recent weeks in Bangui, queues have again lengthened outside petrol stations due to the closure of Tamoil's RCA branches
Europe Belarus Many students from India are increasingly choosing medical courses at government universities in Belarus due to the combination of quality education and affordability
Africa Botswana JCA, renowned leader in road safety and compliance, has extended its Road Transport Management System certification to organisations in Botswana
America Antigua and Barbuda Air Peace,t one of the largest airlines in West Africa, has announced plans to offer special flights to Antigua and Barbuda
Africa Burundi The African Development Bank granted a loan of $13,15 million to Burundi to help it implement the first phase of its "Water Sector Support and Climate Resilience Building Programme"
Europe Vatican City Four additional outdoor LED displays will be installed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican with new audio and video solutions
Africa Mali The UN stabilisation mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, announced the start of its withdrawal from two camps in the tense region of Kidal
Europe Denmark The country published an action plan for its goal of transitioning to a plant-based food system, including promotion in schools; it is part of the agricultural climate plan to reduce food emissions and it is the first time by a national government
Europe Monaco Stéphane Braconnier has been appointed the new President of the Supreme Court, with José Martinez as Vice-President
Oceania Tonga Tonga's largest pig farm, called Season Farm at 'Utulau, is raising over 200 commercial pigs and more than 5,000 piglets, something that could lead to a reduction in high imports of poultry