America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
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 Monaco Stéphane Braconnier has been appointed the new President of the Supreme Court, with José Martinez as Vice-President
Europe Albania Albania signed four cooperation agreements in different fields with France during President Macron's official visit to Tirana; the two countries had signed the Strategic Partnership Declaration five years ago
America Panama The Panamanian government, along with various private sectors, is discussing opportunities to bridge equality gaps, focusing on youth unemployment and the inclusion of women in science and technology through new programmes for the upcoming year
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 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 Guinea According to organisers and local media, Guinean security forces arrested at least 12 journalists who were demonstrating to demand to lift restrictions on popular news site Guinee Matin in a march organised by Private Press Union of Guinea in Conakry
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 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 Botswana JCA, renowned leader in road safety and compliance, has extended its Road Transport Management System certification to organisations in Botswana
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
Asia Bahrain STC Bahrain announced the launch of its 3CC (Three-Component-Carrier) capable telecommunications solution; STC Bahrai is the first telecommunications operator to successfully test its 5G 3CC technology