Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Africa Republic of the Congo The Bakouhoudou River and the surrounding forest in Tsinguidi, Mayoko district ,are reportedly suffering severe impacts from gold mining operations conducted by Chinese companies: the promise of gold and economic gain is shaping as an ecological disaster
Africa Nigeria Funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will be diverted to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND to support its growing obligations towards students; the decision came as President's Bola Tinubu order
Asia Georgia The EU annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World noted “severely curtailed” human rights in Georgia, reduced bilateral political contacts and dialogue between Brussels and Tbilisi amid “significant democratic backsliding”
Europe Belarus The Belarusian Union of Journalists reported to BelTA information service that is viewing lawsuits filed by U.S. states against Meta Corporation as the first sign of society taking distance from the digital corporations
Oceania Tuvalu A four-days Anticipatory Action Workshop will be held in Tuvalu; organized by the national Disaster Risk Management Office, it will build a clean anticipatory approach and focus on turning priorities into practical actions before hazards become disasters
Africa Senegal Key bills establishing the Labor Code and the Social Security Code were adopted by the National Assembly with 129 out of 165 votes; they update and strengthen labor legislation, according to the developments of the global legal and economic landscape
Africa South Sudan South Sudan is ready to mediate a peaceful settlement to the conflict in neighbouring Sudan, President Salva Kiir said following talks in Juba with Darfur regional governor Minni Arko Minawi
Africa Burundi Gradual loss of Burundian territory along the borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda is raising alarm, as weak enforcement of water protection laws and foreign activities along the Rusizi and Ruhwa rivers change the waterways’ courses
Asia Qatar At the conclusion of the local fresh dates sales events held over two weeks across Qatar, with the participation of 24 local farms, a total of 11.731 kilograms were sold, reflecting strong appreciation for local quality products
America Dominica Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. DOMLEC has apologized for widespread and, in some cases, prolonged power outages between 14 and 15 August as several incidents disrupted electricity service across the island
Africa Zambia President Hichilema wins second term with 61% of the votes, while a consortium of six civil society networks says it has recorded 100 incidents on election day as of 10.00hrs, ranging from delays in opening polling stations to failing to assist elderly
Asia Kuwait The Sabah Al-Nasser Bridge was partially opened to motorists traveling from Salmiya on the Sixth Ring Road toward Route 604 (Kabd), with an exit for drivers coming from Jahra toward Route 604
Africa Equatorial Guinea National Constitution Day was celebrated on 15 August commemorating the Magna Carta of Akonibe; the national holiday calendar was adjusted making Monday 17 a holiday extending the weekend break