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
Europe Finland Jani Raappana has been appointed as Director of Foreign and Security Policy, reflecting the country's commitment to maintaining strong and strategic international relations
Asia Cyprus Thousands of residents have celebrated the ‘Easter of Summer’, the catholic festivity of the Assumption of Virgin Mary on 15th August; the millennial tradition sees people flocking to churches and monasteries, bells ring even in the most remote chapels
Asia Indonesia After six finalists complained of sexual harassment at Miss Universe in Indonesia, the organization cut ties with a harsh statement
Africa Rwanda To address the shortage of nurses and midwives across the country, the Ministry of Health intends to quadruple the number of health personnel within the next four years
Europe Moldova 1.647 young people will be admitted to the 'Nicolae Testemițanu' State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; the greatest competition for budget-funded places was in Dentistry: 10 places and 47,7 people per place
Asia North Korea The country would be preparing to open its borders to selected nationals for the first time in almost four years, according to a tour company operating in the country Koryo Tours, but lacks an official date
Oceania Vanuatu The Commission of Inquiry headed by former Finance Minister Willie Jimmy has handed over its report and findings on the Ambae road expenditure issue
Asia Philippines The 100 million seedling project of the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Coconut Authority will begin this month and guidelines are being drafted
Oceania Papua New Guinea National airline Air Niugini has decided to support a platform for local designers, Fashion for Peace Runway 2023, as an official partner of the airline for empowerment and capacity building of citizens to promote tourism, arts and culture
Asia Thailand To allow for natural rehabilitation, Maya Bay will be closed for two months during the monsoon season until 30 September
Asia Laos Lumpy Skin Disease, a viral infection affecting cows and buffaloes, is not a cause for concern this year, as Laos has observed very few cases in 2023
Africa Senegal National mobile roaming has been launched in the country to speed up access to rural areas; tests will be conducted in the northern (Matam) and southern (Ziguinchor) regions
Asia Israel The Sheba Medical Centre Gala at the Hotel Hermitage raised more than half a million euros for the Middle East's largest hospital treating sick children and refugees, the Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan, Israel