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
Oceania Micronesia Full-time government employees can expect a pay raise starting 1 October, after President David Panuelo signed a new law, a press release reported recently; this would be the national government's first pay raise in 24 years
Europe Estonia A recent tender organized by the Estonian state resulted in a potential production of 1.070 gigawatt hours of renewable energy, although bids are currently provisional and subject to verification
Asia Saudi Arabia The 4th AlUla Date Festival opened Friday with the slogan "Taste Our Pride," with events taking place every Friday and Saturday until Nov. 11, in line with goals of Vision 2030, aimed at strengthening Kingdom's position as the world's largest producer
Africa Equatorial Guinea Norwegian shipowner Island Drilling has lengthened its agreement for the semi-sub Island Innovator off Equatorial Guinea
Asia Afghanistan Human Rights Watch has urged the International Criminal Court to investigate the sexual abuse and harassment of women and girls in Afghanistan as a "crime against humanity"
America El Salvador Two years after the historic adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, the results remain a debate, as the country has faced challenges such as declining adoption and uncertainty surrounding the government's investment in the cryptocurrency
Oceania New Zealand The Chocolate & Coffee Festival, New Zealand's largest celebration of chocolate and coffee, an annual two-day event, takes place today and tomorrow in Auckland
Africa Benin The Committee to Protect Journalists said authorities in Benin must immediately and unconditionally release Nigerian journalist Damilola Ayeni, drop all charges against him and allow him to work safely
America Guatemala Protests in Guatemala are demanding the resignation of top officials, accusing them of undermining the new president's inauguration and risking democracy; the judicialization of the electoral process has sparked international concern
Europe Switzerland 134.407 digital motorway stickers were sold in the first month following its introduction; the Federal Office of Customs and Border Protection figures show it’s mainly people from abroad who are interested in the new offer of digital permit
Africa Libya The scarcity of places for the evacuation of asylum seekers and refugees from Libya to third countries has been pointed out by UNHCR, expressing 'concern'
America Bahamas National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party has announced that the 55th National General Convention of the PLP will be held on 9 and 10 November 2023 in Bahamar, New Providence
Asia Iran The cost of living in Iran has reached unprecedented levels, with the year-on-year inflation rate for households across the country rising to +39,8% in August