Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
America Nicaragua The country has filed a claim with the UN seeking compensation from the US for its role in “destabilising” the Sandinista government during the 1980’s, citing a "historical debt" owed by the US, with the claimed amount exceeding US$12 billion
Africa Equatorial Guinea The 4th meeting of Steering Committee of "Project to Support Women's Initiatives in Equatorial Guinea", promoted by First Lady, took place to approve new loans requested by associations, cooperatives, companies and individuals
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Olympic Committee spoke of its ambition to leave a "footprint" in international sports, but stresses that it faces "obstacles" on freedom of movement
Africa Tunisia Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport recorded a 16% increase in arrivals during June 11-20 compared to last year, a positive summer start for the Sousse El-Kantaoui tourist area
Asia Brunei 5G mobile phone service has been launched in Brunei; far-reaching implications for business and consumer technology are expected, as it would foster more IoT and AI-related applications, promoting telemedicine and online education
Asia East Timor Several ministries and organisations in Laos organised a capacity-building workshop for East Timor ahead of its accession to ASEAN organization, which took place from 26-30 June
America Bahamas The Bahamas Development Bank has launched a partnership with C15 Studios Ltd, a Trinidad and Tobago-based company, to provide funding for creatives and those working in the Orange Economy at the National Art Gallery
Africa Gabon Presidential, legislative and local elections will be held on 26 August, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba strongly favoured for victory against a divided opposition
America Paraguay The Central Bank of Paraguay has issued a commemorative coin to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the guaraní, the country's currency since 1943 and considered the oldest in Latin America
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Mirza Alić, son and grandson of people who died in the genocide in Srebrenica, will climb Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, where he will place the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the symbol of Srebrenica, the Srebrenica flower
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines More than $200.000 worth of agricultural products were lost due to the passage of Tropical Storm Bret, according to a preliminary report
Asia Bhutan To support cross-border conservation of the red panda, Bhutan will sign a new agreement with the Zoological Survey of India, in the presence of the EU Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
America Uruguay Chilean company HIF Global will invest US$4 billion in Uruguay for the production of green hydrogen, creating jobs for 1.500 people during construction and 300 once operational, marking Uruguay's largest investment ever in the field