Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Europe Monaco Stéphane Braconnier has been appointed the new President of the Supreme Court, with José Martinez as Vice-President
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 Central African Republic In recent weeks in Bangui, queues have again lengthened outside petrol stations due to the closure of Tamoil's RCA branches
Africa Botswana JCA, renowned leader in road safety and compliance, has extended its Road Transport Management System certification to organisations in Botswana
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
Oceania Marshall Islands Marshall Islands weightlifter Mike Riklon won gold at the Oceania Weightlifting Federation Youth, Junior and U23 Championships held last week in Apia, Samoa, becoming Oceania champion in 55kg weight category
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
Asia Bangladesh The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has asked International Monetary Fund representatives to help support the local garment industry
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
Europe United Kingdom Steve Bell, who worked as a cartoonist for the Guardian for 40 years, was reportedly fired by the newspaper for a cartoon about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; a statement from the newspaper merely confirmed that his contract was not renewed
America Bahamas Partanna Global unveiled in Nassau the first climate-resilient and carbon-neutral 'Home for the World', which will actively remove and avoid 182,6 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to the annual CO2 absorbed by 5200 mature trees
Asia Vietnam Vietnam's new e-visa policy, which came into force on 15 August 2023 and extended the validity of electronic tourist visas to 90 days from 30, has facilitated group tours and the so called MICE tourism - meetings, incentives, conferences and events