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
Asia Taiwan Next year, residents between the ages of 16 and 22 will be able to claim 1.200 Taiwanese dollars (US$38,29) in cash, known as Culture Points, to spend on cultural activities or related venues
Africa Togo The birth rate is declining in the country, where it fell from 6,6 children per woman to 4,6 between 1988 and 2017, according to data provided by Unfpa
Europe Portugal Supermarkets and convenience stores in Lisbon will be able to operate 24 hours during World Youth Day 2023, from 1 to 6 August, but they won’t sell alcohol from midnight onwards
Europe United Kingdom Cases of anti-Muslim hatred in the UK have more than doubled in 10 years, according to a new study that says reported incidents have grown each year, from 584 in 2012 to 1.212 in 2021
Asia Philippines A vinegar processing plant, expected to be completed by the end of December 2023, will benefit small-scale coconut farmers in Santa Cruz
America Suriname Suriname and Guyana have reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases, with Suriname taking preventive measures such as increased spraying and awareness campaigns to combat the spread of the disease
Oceania Tuvalu At the Maneapa, the local town hall, many traditional and cultural ceremonies are taking place throughout the year with the traditional dance, one of the most fascinating aspects of Tuvarian culture
Africa Senegal The fight against flooding in Keur Massar has made progress thanks to the works carried out by the State in this department, which has been severely affected by this phenomenon in recent years
Asia Lebanon Clashes erupted with Islamist factions in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh near the southern port city of Sidon, bringing Gulf states, Germany and UK to issue travel warnings
Africa Rwanda In her experience as a dental therapist, Esperance Niyigena, 26, observed how communication difficulties and language barriers can hinder access to services and therefore uses sign language to improve the oral health of the deaf
Europe Italy The International Monetary Fund revised upwards its growth estimates for the Italian economy - at 1,1% from April’s 0,7%, thus beating the other two major EU economies as well as the eurozone’s average
America Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has called for a permanent alert to ensure peace and protect the nation's stability and territorial integrity during a commemorative naval parade in Maracaibo
Europe Portugal The memorial honoring victims of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church in Portugal will not be presented at the World Youth Day 1-6th August as “it is still being studied”; the memorial was controversial since it was announced