Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
Europe Slovakia The Slovak Water Management Company will strengthen its financing with an additional €25 million
Asia Laos The Lao Ministry of Industry and Trade will facilitate the production, supply and use of electric vehicles, as well as support the establishment of a charging station network across the country
America El Salvador The National Lottery in El Salvador has conducted medical missions, benefiting 811 individuals in vulnerable areas, as part of its commitment to social responsibility while experiencing significant business growth
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission has warned of planned power outages in parts of both islands due to scheduled maintenance work
Asia Kuwait Kuwaiti citizens can now enter over 50 countries without a visa, 10 in Europe, 3 in Australasia and neighbouring nations, 7 in Asia, 4 in Africa, 13 in the Americas and 13 Arab countries
Europe Ukraine Fighting in north-eastern Ukraine has 'significantly worsened', especially in the Lyman and Kupyansk areas, reported General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ukrainian ground forces
Europe Luxembourg The city of Luxembourg has launched a call for applications from property developers wishing to sell housing projects nearing completion
Africa Uganda Ugandan start-up Texfad has found an innovative way to use banana plant waste to produce plant fibres in an environmentally friendly way; Uganda is Africa's leading banana-producing country
Africa Mauritania The Nouakchott International Film Festival, at its very first edition, will take place from 15 to 19 October, with the participation of 13 countries for a total of 28 national and foreign films
Oceania Vanuatu The largest infrastructure of the Vanuatu Mobile Force at Cook Barracks, with new dormitories, a new fire truck station and facilities for training, cooking and catering, is expected to open around April 2024
Europe Andorra The Andorra Shopping Festival expects over 620.000 visitors; 830.000€ have been allocated by Andorra Tourism for the conference to be held from 3 to 19 November
Europe Croatia The 'It's Time for Your Time' project, designed by Croatian studio Tumpić/Prenc for the limited edition Teran Barrique wine from Franc Arman's vineyard, won a silver award at this year's edition of the prestigious Golden Drum competition
Europe Liechtenstein Tobias Wehrli has been appointed as new CEO of EFG Bank von Ernst, Liechtenstein, by Swiss private bank EFG International