Oceania Fiji A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority
Africa Nigeria Nigeria's new potato crops could be a key solution to counter climate change, with four new varieties introduced to reduce dependence on European seeds and boost local production
Africa Tanzania Amnesty International has called for an end to the repression of Maasai resisting forced evictions after 39 community members and a Member of Parliament were arrested in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
America Grenada In its latest report on Grenada's economic performance, the International Monetary Fund stressed the importance of developing linkages with domestic agriculture and fisheries to increase the national value added to tourism
Asia Palestine President of Palestinian National Council condemned the attack by Israeli security forces on clerics at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied East Jerusalem area, calling it an "act of fascism and terrorism, as well as a violation of freedom of worship"
Europe San Marino The fire in Chiesanuova is back under control, in a week with several fires that occupied both Fire Brigade and the Civil Police
Europe Albania A museum built in the 1980s to commemorate the long period of rule of communist dictator Enver Hoxha has now been converted into a computer training centre for young people
America United States In the 60th March on Washington held Saturday, a celebration of the historic 1963 event, marchers and speakers vowed to continue battling racism and inequities to fulfill Martin Luther King’s dream
Oceania Tonga A two-day workshop was held in Tongatapu focusing on food safety and nutrition standards in Tonga for the safeguard of the health and well-being of communities
Asia Saudi Arabia King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh offers sleeping capsules to passengers who need a short rest before their flight; capsules have become increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia since they were introduced in universities
Africa Tunisia More than 30 Tunisian and international creators are gathered until Aug. 31 in the town of Mahres for the 35th International Festival of Plastic Arts with workshops, exhibitions, stands and various art performances and street shows
Asia Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's Presidential Reserve of Youth Personnel will begin enrollment from September 1; applicants will be tested for their ability
Africa Seychelles Former Seychelles President Danny Faure will lead a group of Commonwealth election observers to the Maldives, where presidential elections will be held on 9 September 2023
Africa Madagascar At least 12 killed in stampede at Indian Ocean Island Games opening ceremony; the crush occurred as crowds tried to enter the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo