Europe Vatican City “Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem” is born: the interdisciplinary forum is promoted by Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and developed in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame
Africa eSwatini It was announced that parliamentary elections will be held on 29 September in the country, the last absolute monarchy on the continent
Asia Armenia The erection of the monument dedicated to Operation 'Nemesis' was a wrong decision,' said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
Asia Bahrain The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and Air Arabia have entered into a partnership with the aim of increasing Bahrain's regional and international attractiveness
Africa Cameroon In April 2023, the three dessert banana producers operating in Cameroon exported 13.928 tonnes, according to figures just published by the Cameroonian Banana Association, a decrease of 23,6% in relative value
Africa Gabon Gabonese athletes will not be able to compete under its flag, a result of the World Anti-Doping Agency declaring Gabon's National Anti-Doping Organisation non-compliant
Asia Bhutan Contemporary Bhutanese art is finding its way onto the international scene; last year, exhibitions of several Bhutanese artists were held in Europe and this year in Taiwan
Africa Gambia Gambia's National Human Rights Commission said it is deeply concerned about the tense political situation in the country ahead of the elections for mayors and chairpersons
Africa Niger After several years of negotiations, French nuclear giant Oran (ex-Areva) and Niamey have just signed a comprehensive partnership agreement for the exploitation of the country's uranium deposits
Africa Cape Verde A minibus car park was inaugurated at the entrance to Sal Rei in Boa Vista, a USD 7 million project that originated from an old request by drivers
Oceania Palau Several employers complain that many foreign workers have abandoned their contracts in Palau after obtaining US visas from the US Embassy in Palau
Asia Lebanon TUS AIR has been banned from flying in Lebanese airspace or landing at Lebanon International Airport, as the Cypriot airline is partially owned by an Israeli company
Europe Switzerland Tens of thousands of tourists, mainly from Asia, flock to the resort on the shores of Lake Brienz every month, paying 5 francs for a selfie, after it became famous for South Korean TV series Crash Landing on You; after criticism, authorities may step back
America Guatemala Over 250 people have been evacuated from two communities near the Fuego Volcano after it increased its activity by launching ash and pyroclastic flows