Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
America Paraguay The country experienced a 102% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with a total of 416.576 visitors entering
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The upgrading of the stretch of road that connects Cruzeiro to Milagrosa will be completed in September
Asia Malaysia The country is becoming an electric vehicle powerhouse in Southeast Asia, with the government aggressively promoting a favourable EV ecosystem, backed by the strong business commitment of Geely and Tesla
Africa Cameroon Vulnerable women and girls, particularly IDPs, in the Babadjou sub-division will be assisted over the next six months by the United Nations Youth Organisation
Asia United Arab Emirates 10 new public kindergartens for 4.000 kids will be opened within 2 years; enrollment will open in October 2023 to accommodate 2.000 students between 3 months and 4 years, with priority given families receiving social assistance
Africa Zambia Non-communicable diseases are a source of concern in the Northwest Province, given the sharp increase in diseases recorded according to the 2022 Progress Report
Africa Libya UNICEF Libya has accepted a contribution of $800.000 from the Swiss Government for the two-year programme "Supporting vulnerable children in Libya through social protection services, education and sensitive child protection"
Asia Kazakhstan The country ranked 31st in the recent Coursera Global Skills Report 2023, which analyses how more than 124 million registered students in 100 countries around the world are strengthening skills in business, technology and data science
America Peru Local social organisations are rejecting violent and racist repression, leading to planned protests throughout the country to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the closure of Congress, and new elections
Africa Lesotho A five-year strategic plan, launched by the country and the UN, aims at accelerating the economic development agenda, and its implementation is considered crucial to address the country's challenges and promote progress for the well-being of the people
Asia Japan Japanese consumers will experience price increases on 30.000 food and beverage products by October as retailers pass on higher costs to protect their profits, according to a credit research firm
Europe San Marino "Making San Marino the first totally organic Republic in the world" is the dream of 58-year-old Roberto Guidi, who has always worked in the countryside, inheriting the passion from his parents, and today is dedicated to organic farming
Europe Belarus Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft is expanding its network of electric vehicle charging stations; 17 are planned for this year, while 11 were built in 2022