Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
America Suriname Local security unions are taking immediate action, demanding a minimum bridging allowance of 50-60% due to stalled wage negotiations, aiming to meet with the President Chan Santokhi for resolution
Africa Sudan Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan in April, more than 50 new illegal detention centres have been opened, inside which both Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread atrocities, according to Emergency Lawyers
Africa Mauritania The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its next session from September 11-29, during which it will examine Mauritania, as well as Mexico, the Netherlands, and Nigeria
America Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro plans to visit China, aiming to bolster bilateral relations, particularly in energy cooperation
Europe Montenegro Former President Djukanovic has criticized the government's support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, arguing that it should favor Adriatic Sea neighbor and NATO ally Italy
Asia Bahrain The UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize, funded by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, for the use of information and communication technologies in education for 2022 was presented to the winners, China and Ireland
Europe Slovenia Sašo Hribar, an award-winning satirist and one of Slovenia's most popular radio personalities, best known for his programme Radio GA-GA, where he and his team satirised current political events, died on Friday at the age of 63
America Peru President Dina Boluarte swore in six new ministers following the resignation of the former Education Minister, Magnet Márquez, who opposed a congressional law reinstating dismissed teachers
America Nicaragua Journalists from Nicaragua Actual, exiled for practicing independent journalism in their country, are meeting with Voice of America in San Jose, Costa Rica, showcasing their resilience in the face of media repression
Oceania Marshall Islands The completion of three new locally built boats for the remote outer atolls during low carbon boat building workshops was celebrated last week in a well-attended graduation ceremony
Oceania Tuvalu In a further development for the fishing industry, the country has reportedly taken key steps to secure a place in the EU market with two key initiatives launched recently
Africa Angola Angola's central bank, Banco Nacional de Angola, has imposed fines totaling 126 million kwanzas (142.000€) on Banco Millennium Atlântico, Banco Angolano de Investimentos, and Banco Keve for various infractions