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
America Cuba More than 11.000 lay judges will be elected at different levels; People's Supreme Tribunal's vice president defined this as a "genuinely popular exercise" in which mass and student organizations and all social sectors will participate
Europe Germany The country will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering the Jewish state's request for ammunition for warships
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has imposed a consular visa requirement on Hondurans entering the country due to national security concerns, prompting reciprocal measures from Honduras, affecting trade, tourism, and investments
Africa Guinea-Bissau A teacher recruitment call has been announced; the education sector is facing a shortage of teachers especially in the interior of Guinea-Bissau
Africa Namibia The green hydrogen project taking shape in Namibia has also become a unique chance for many young science graduates and students to pursue their aspirations in a local market that normally presents scarce opportunities in the field
Europe Finland The spending cuts outlined by the government will have the greatest relative impact on students and recipients of income-based unemployment benefits, reveals a report published by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Africa Gabon Gabon's former first lady, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, has been transferred to Libreville Central Prison, being charged with embezzlement of public funds and money laundering
America Haiti The police chief welcomed a Kenyan-led multinational force that will help bring a semblance of stability to Haiti, where gang violence has degenerated into a form of 'urban guerrilla warfare'
Europe Albania The country announced that it has suspended its efforts to mediate the political crisis in Niger following the coup in July
Africa Nigeria A severe teacher shortage is jeopardizing education, largely due to massive teacher retirements without the necessary replacement and limited opportunities for professional development
America Mexico Hurricane Lidia, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta with maximum sustained winds of 220km/h, leading to at least one fatality and forcing residents to seek refuge
Europe Greece The war in Israel could bring a 2% drop in the total number of arrivals and travel receipt
Europe Estonia 'The Girl Who Kept Her Eyes Open', a new children's book in Estonian published by the European Commission, tells the story of the war in Ukraine and will soon reach schools in the Baltic republic