America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
Africa Central African Republic An independent UN expert has expressed grave concern over the human rights situation, calling for political dialogue and a new "climate of trust"
Africa Namibia The country has chosen to open its electricity market to independent power producers and has helped investors enter markets in other regional countries
Europe Austria The 2023 summer tourist season, from May to the end of July, has so far recorded around 39,50 million overnight stays in Austrian accommodation, according to Austrian Statistics Agency it was 6,3% higher than last year and 1,7% than prepandemic time
Africa Malawi The government, through the Minister of Education, will preside today over the launch of the Grand Challenges Malawi program, which aims to support the country's most creative scientists to collaborate with their partners in Africa and around the world
Africa Burundi Renovation work on the port of Bujumbura kicked off on 17 August with an inauguration ceremony attended by the Burundian authorities and the project's financial partners, the European Union and the African Development Bank Group
Africa Comoros The Fumbuni fishermen's cooperative is facing an unprecedented crisis after its fuel tank was sabotaged by unknown assailants a month ago, plunging it into a deep financial crisis
Europe Montenegro President Jakov Milatovic has criticized Prime Minister-designate Milojko Spajic for the "lack of transparency" in negotiations to form a coalition government
America Dominican Republic More Vocational Technical Training Centers will be created; President Abinader underlines they have grown from 7 to 36 throughout the country during his mandate
America Mexico The UNHCR has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation on the Mexico-US border, citing overcrowded shelters, exposure to risks, and a lack of essential services, emphasizing that seeking asylum is a human right
Asia Azerbaijan The country adopted the Law on Space Activities, consisting of six chapters and 24 articles, on 4 August 2023, thus regulating the legal, economic and organisational basis of space activity
America Paraguay Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed to construct a US$300 million port in Uruguay's Soriano department, providing Paraguay with access to the sea, thus ensuring sovereignty over foreign trade
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The Zenica City Market has a new look; thanks to EU contribution, it now offers local producers of agricultural, food and other products more favourable working conditions, as well as better and safer service and a more pleasant environment for customers
Africa Eritrea The founding congress of the Eritrean community in Turkey was recently held in Istanbul; the Honorary Consul indicated that the number of Eritrean citizens in Turkey is increasing