Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
Europe Albania The competition for the design of Butrint National Park visitor centre has been won by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s KKAA studio; the project presents a roof of layered stone slate and a wooden structure that blends into the landscape of the UNESCO site
Asia Bahrain Fintech Forward, the largest fintech summit, will take place 10-12 October under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain, in strategic partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board and powered by the Bahrain FinTech Bay
Europe Latvia State Employment Agency has made job opportunities available to students during the summer holidays; electronic applications are open until 17 August
Asia East Timor The Partido Verdes de Timor-Leste - a new political party competing in the upcoming 21 May elections - has pledged to send a person with a disability to parliament if elected
Africa Togo Togolese authorities are working on a plan to provide the capital Lomé with an urban transport system that integrates demographic changes
Europe Russia The former Wagner commander who had fled to Norway decided to return to Russia, knowing that his return could be dangerous, having seen, and reported, extrajudicial killings by mercenaries from his group at the front in Ukraine
Asia Mongolia Prime Minister issued an order to take measures to equalise the salaries of employees in the culture, sports and health sectors with those in the education and science sectors
Africa Benin Ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in civil aviation were discussed by the country with Qatar
Asia Bhutan The country received more than 52.000 tourists in the last eight months, described by Bhutan's Department of Tourism as a positive trend in the revival of the industry
Africa eSwatini Climate change could wipe out the Marula and Knobthorn, two Eswatini tree species that are fundamental to the functioning of lowland savannas, from their current ranges - according to new study
Asia Bangladesh The Dutch government has offered a new incubation programme for young Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to support them with business solutions, skills, funding and resources
Africa Rwanda The Chamber of Deputies has appealed to the government to address the urgent issue of expropriation of residents living near the dangerous Nduba landfill site
Africa South Africa Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy have agreed separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war, South Africa's president said