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 Democratic Republic of the Congo Ugandan peacekeepers deployed in the war-torn North Kivu province have started a large tree planting campaign in Rutshuru territory to promote environmental conservation
Asia India The country is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the upcoming season beginning in October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years, as a lack of rain has reduced cane harvests
America Canada Five million bees fell off a truck carrying bee hives in Ontario; the incident caused alarm for the safety of drivers, and concern in farmers and beekeepers, who were looking for the queens bare handed to save them
Asia Brunei The establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali UNISSA was hailed as a significant step towards enhancing agricultural practices, improving yields, and ensuring national nutrition; UNISSA is the only local university
Africa Mozambique Two million Mozambicans are in dire need of support and another 900.000 remain displaced by violence caused by terrorist groups or the effects of recent cyclones according to latest UNHCR reports
Europe Romania George Enescu Festival, a tradition started in 1958 in Bucharest, will see six cities hosting concerts from the program this year, 16 international orchestras, midnight concerts and first-ever performances until 24 September
Europe Austria Austrian manufacturing activity contracted in August, with a steeper drop in new orders due to weakening demand, according to data produced by S&P Global
Europe Czech Republic Czech coal production increased by one-tenth in 2022 compared to 2021 despite phase-out plans; the goal of phasing out coal by 2033 is seemingly out of reach
Europe Croatia Zagreb ranks 7th among European cities with the most castles, according to Ubuy's study; the 5 castles present represent about 0,78 castles per 100.000 square meters
Asia Qatar The hunting season for several species of migratory birds will start today 1 September 2023 and end on 15 February 2024; the ministerial decision is valid for two years
Europe Germany A new law passed by Cabinet classifies Georgia and Moldova as ‘safe’, thus making it more difficult for their citizens to be accepted as asylum seekers; 8.522 applications have been received Jan-Jul 2023, less than 5% of the total
Africa Burundi Burundi has the world's only capital city in the world powered 100% by solar energy during the daytime, thank to the recent expansion of the solar power plant at Mirambi Hill, the first utility-scale solar plant in the country
Africa Zimbabwe The main opposition party, Citizens' Coalition for Change, has called for new elections, overseen by neighboring countries, after rejecting election results leading to the re-election of President Mnangagwa