Europe Sweden A new species has been discovered in Swedish forests, a fungus that parasitizes lichens; it has been recognized by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Asia Georgia The Agency for Assistance to Displaced Persons, Eco-Migrants and Sources of Livelihood has started accepting applications under the State Programme of Assistance to Reintegration of Repatriated Migrants in the country
Asia Afghanistan The International Organization for Migration Afghanistan has reopened its local office in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan to provide assistance to returning Afghan refugees and displaced people in the region
America Dominica Rianna Patterson, founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation, has finished directing her documentary entitled 'Dementia: The Island Journey' about dementia in the Caribbean
Asia Maldives Total Fitness Group, one of the leading fitness organizations in the Maldives, has opened a dedicated gym for children in Male' City, the first of its kind in the country
Europe United Kingdom Scotland's national clinical director Jason Leitch has said he is worried about winter following the summer rise in Covid cases, urging eligible people to vaccinate when the programme begins next month
Oceania Vanuatu New visa categories have been introduced upon order by Minister of Home Affairs Rick Tchamako Mahe; they provide more opportunities for foreign nationals wishing to do business, work, study and reside in Vanuatu
Africa Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo appointed a new government whose main ministries are held by the coalition that won the recent legislative elections around the historic African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde
Oceania Micronesia The country celebrates the 2023 Gospel day today 21 August, a national bank holiday with schools and most businesses are closed
Africa Cameroon Health authorities have launched a cholera vaccination campaign in 34 health districts in the Central region, calling everyone, including children who are at least one year old, pregnant and breastfeeding women
Africa Mali Celebrated musician Salif Keita has been appointed special advisor to the head of Mali's military junta, becoming one of five assistants to transitional president Assimi Goita
Africa Libya The Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions approved the request of the National Council for Public Freedoms and Human Rights in Libya to reinstate its membership in the Arab Network
Africa Chad National Commission for the Piloting of the Exit Strategy from the Terrorism Crisis in Lake Chad Province was established by the government to coordinate and implement strategic actions to restore peace, stability and development in the area
Europe Vatican City During the Sunday Angelus Pope Francis greeted Polish pilgrims visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Piekary Śląskie, Poland, which has attracted thousands of women and young people