Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Europe Czech Republic Several hundred people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Prague to mark the anniversary of the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and to express support for Ukraine; The event was titled “Go Home, Ivan!” and organized by four NGOs
Africa Guinea At least 30 people have died as a landfill collapsed in Conakry; heavy rains overnight caused a large mound of rubbish to collapse at the Dar Es Salam landfill, burying nearby homes before dawn - the informal settlement had been highlighted as at risk
Africa Gabon A environment-friendly, natural solution based on the use of plants to create hedges to effectively protect crops from incursions of wild animals was presented at the Independence Trade Fair by Gabonese company Kwik Exotique
Asia Taiwan A dual-arm robot capable of handling up to 100 kg was presented Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition emphasizing its use in heavy server assembly, AI manufacturing, semiconductor handling, electronics inspection, intrafactory logistics
Africa South Sudan The disputed Abyei region has been included as one of the electoral constituencies in South Sudan's general election on 22 December; rejecting Sudan’s objections, the country said the move is consistent with existing legal and constitutional frameworks
Africa Tanzania A comprehensive voluntary repatriation program has been finalized to bring back Tanzanian citizens living in South Africa, following growing impatience towards African immigrants; in co-operation with local authorities, returnees will undergo verification
America Suriname Gold miners at Bergie 21 near Moeroe Creek in the Para District have started operations after the government and Zijin had reached an agreement; MP calls for police and army units to be stationed due to lack of structural security in the area
Africa Liberia Up to 1.200 foreigners deported from the US will be accepted "as guests" in Liberia over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington
Africa Mauritius Foreign direct investment continues to flow into Mauritius, following a very dynamic 2025; the first months of 2026 show the recurrent polarization towards real estate and a heavier weigh of the financial sector, confirming its position as service center
Oceania Vanuatu A Histopathology unit has opened at the Vanuatu National Hospital bringing to the island a key step in cancer detection; specimens and tissue samples had to be sent overseas for diagnosis, a process that was time-consuming and often caused delays
Europe Portugal Iconic Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination; overall values indicate low levels of faecal contamination in water and on beaches across all Portugal
America Uruguay A second native dinosaur, Mesetasaurus protectora, has been discovered by a team of Uruguayan paleontologists; the long-necked titanosaur found on the Artigas Plateau in Paysandú was identified as 'new species' thanks to two vertebrae