Africa Morocco Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has a new geopolitical battlefield in the Sahel, where they are deploying radically different strategies; the area is under geopolitical reconstruction after the vacuum left by French withdrawal and the rise of Russia
America Saint Lucia Alison Edward, psychotherapist and clinical consultant, believes there has been a mental health crisis in the country with increased diagnoses at high levels in disorders like schizophrenia, major depression, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
Europe Romania The country is still far from reaching the 55% recycling target by 2025, with only 12-14% currently subject to separate collection; the ongoing 'Recycle in Romania' campaign aims to encourage separate waste collection
Africa Algeria Although diplomatic relations with Morocco were severed in 2021, Algeria pledged to open its airspace for humanitarian aid and medical flights to and from Morocco, state news agency APS reported
Asia Nepal The Kathmandu Health Bureau has launched a vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in the district starting today 11 September to 16 upon the risk of a possible wave of new variants
Africa Madagascar Outgoing President Andry Rajoelina has filed his candidature for the presidential elections, becoming the 28th candidate on the ballot scheduled for 9 November 2023, a controversial move due to his dual French and Malagasy citizenship
Africa Morocco International volunteer help has reached the areas struck by the 6,8 Richter scale earthquake, while State international aid is pending upon Morocco’s official requests; the death toll has risen to over 2.100
Africa Uganda Faithful applauded continuously for more than three hours and 15 minutes and won the Guinness World Record in an event called 'Clap For Jesus' at Phaneroo Ministries church to celebrate its ninth anniversary
Africa Zambia Zambia's largest copper mine has avoided liquidation and received a $1 billion cash injection from its parent company, ending a years-long legal battle
Asia Kazakhstan Comic Con Astana, an international festival celebrating comic books, film, video games, anime and contemporary popular culture, will host a cosplay contest with a total prize pool of about $21.000 next weekend
Europe Latvia Today, a celebratory reception for Latvian men's basketball team will be held outside the Freedom Monument at 5:30 p.m.; from 4:30 p.m. until the end of the event, vehicular traffic will be closed or restricted if necessary
Europe Andorra The new national energy and emissions labeling system for vehicles will be launched today; the badge will be delivered along with the license plates of newly registered vehicles
Africa Togo Togo Soja, Togo's largest soybean processing plant, is fully operational, announced Adetikope Industrial Platform, which houses the new plant
Africa Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called on the Arab League to urge Ethiopia to end its unilateral actions in the dispute over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam with Egypt and Sudan