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
Africa Benin The Committee to Protect Journalists said authorities in Benin must immediately and unconditionally release Nigerian journalist Damilola Ayeni, drop all charges against him and allow him to work safely
Europe Albania Albania and Kazakhstan agreed to cooperate in the field of tourism by establishing direct flights between the two capitals after a meeting of the Presidents of the two countries
Africa Equatorial Guinea Norwegian shipowner Island Drilling has lengthened its agreement for the semi-sub Island Innovator off Equatorial Guinea
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The mountains of Bjelasnica and Igman are witnessing the construction of new facilities, the widening of ski slopes, new drainage systems, and the reduction of stones on the slopes, which are the resorts' long-standing problems
Oceania Kiribati Pointing out that the sea is a major source of his country's livelihood, Kiribati Vice-President Teuea Toatu expressed his concern and disappointment over Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean
Oceania New Zealand The Chocolate & Coffee Festival, New Zealand's largest celebration of chocolate and coffee, an annual two-day event, takes place today and tomorrow in Auckland
Africa Guinea The development of the Simandou project has reached a crucial stage, with the signing ceremony in Beijing of the Investment and Cooperation Agreement for Blocks 1 and 2 of Simandou Iron Mine and related infrastructure
America Honduras A record number of 248.000 foreign migrants passing through the country heading to the United States has been registered
Africa Mauritius The country expects to receive 24 cruise calls during the 2023 season and 30 in 2024, suggesting a gradual return to pre-pandemic figures; in 2022, fewer than 10 calls had been recorded
Africa Eritrea Eritrean forces allied with the Ethiopian government committed "war crimes" in the Tigray region days before and even after Addis Ababa signed a peace agreement with the rebels, according to a report published by Amnesty International
America Dominica Goodwill Secondary School and the five other elementary schools, being built with China's help, will emerge as the most advanced educational institutions in Dominica and the Caribbean region said Chinese Ambassador to Dominica
America Bahamas National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party has announced that the 55th National General Convention of the PLP will be held on 9 and 10 November 2023 in Bahamar, New Providence
Asia Jordan Aqaba registered the second-highest temperature globally on 1st September, reaching 48,2°C, according to OGIMET.com, an international weather forecast data website; the highest temperature recorded has been 48,9°C in Umm Al Rashrash in Palestine