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
Africa Mozambique A graphite mine in Balama has achieved full operation of its hybrid solar photovoltaic and energy storage system
America Paraguay The government has acknowledged a lack of control over its prisons, with a specific reference to the prison of Tacumbú, and emphasised the justifiable need for life insurance for prison guards due to the daily risks they face in their work
Africa Senegal The Senegalese space programme, led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, plans to launch the first Gaïdesat 1 satellite, under construction at the Space Centre of the University of Montpellier, France, in early 2024
Asia Georgia The Georgian civilisation has been added to the popular Age of Empires video game; gamers can find unique monuments and examples of Georgian cultural heritage, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Svan Towers, monastic complexes and many others
Africa Central African Republic In recent weeks in Bangui, queues have again lengthened outside petrol stations due to the closure of Tamoil's RCA branches
Europe Albania Albania signed four cooperation agreements in different fields with France during President Macron's official visit to Tirana; the two countries had signed the Strategic Partnership Declaration five years ago
Africa Chad The National Police Headquarters launched an awareness-raising campaign followed by a voluntary blood donation campaign
Africa Mali The UN stabilisation mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, announced the start of its withdrawal from two camps in the tense region of Kidal
Europe Monaco Stéphane Braconnier has been appointed the new President of the Supreme Court, with José Martinez as Vice-President
Asia East Timor The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources organised a seminar dedicated to the legal and regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage, in cooperation with the National Petroleum Authority and the International Finance Corporation
Oceania Marshall Islands Marshall Islands weightlifter Mike Riklon won gold at the Oceania Weightlifting Federation Youth, Junior and U23 Championships held last week in Apia, Samoa, becoming Oceania champion in 55kg weight category
Africa Botswana JCA, renowned leader in road safety and compliance, has extended its Road Transport Management System certification to organisations in Botswana
America Nicaragua Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commends rapid growth in relations with China, receiving 250 Chinese-made buses, further strengthening political and historical ties, ahead of the Free Trade Agreement set to begin in January 2024