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 Ecuador Agustín Intriago, the mayor of Manta, has been assassinated alongside a young athlete, Ariana Estefanía Chancay, causing shock and sorrow in the country and having civilians currently protest to advocate for greater safety
Europe Liechtenstein The four-day music festival Vaduz Soundz took place with much luck for the weather and saw over 6000 visitors
America Grenada The Government of Grenada has announced the release of $30 million in concessional financing from the World Bank Group as evidence of significant progress in the implementation of crucial reforms over the past 12 months
Asia Armenia Three IT companies have joined the list of Armenia's 100 largest contributors; leading this list is Synopsys Armenia, whose position improved by 12 points compared to 2019
Asia Oman Survey of Arabian Myrrh Trees Phase II shows overgrazing (62%), insects (22%), drought (10%), unsustainable harvesting methods (6%) as the danger faced by the species that spreads on 92 sq km out of a 3048 sq km potential natural range
America Jamaica Funds have been allocated to purchase ventilators for the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, and a standard extended service warranty procedure to keep them running for three years will also be made available in the coming weeks
Asia Sri Lanka A two-phase mega campaign starting in early August and the promotion of balloon flights over the wilderness are among the key measures Sri Lanka has taken to attract tourists from India and other nations
Africa Tanzania The main threats to chimpanzees in Tanzania are habitat loss and fragmentation, resulting in isolated populations and low genetic diversity, according to JGI's ongoing research on animals
Africa Mozambique Almost half of the taxes collected in Mozambique in 2022 will be collected through the "e-tributação" electronic tax management system, which is scheduled to be fully implemented by the end of this year
America El Salvador Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele has issued an ultimatum to over 400 undocumented Colombian nationals involved in extortion schemes to leave the country within 72 hours or face Salvadoran justice
Asia Bangladesh About 11,5 tonnes of mangoes were produced this year from about 93.000 hectares of land in the northern Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Natore districts
Oceania Samoa Thanks to Project Gateway, 18 inmates including 6 juveniles graduated after 10 weeks of participation in a training program on positive choices and the recovery process, according to a statement from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services
Oceania Tonga A family recovery assistance project of the Tonga Red Cross Society will provide cash assistance for the construction of new houses to some people affected by the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami in 2022