Africa Eritrea The Arbaete Asmara sub-zone has been declared free of female genital mutilation after authorities verification that followed years of local monitoring, community reporting systems and coordinated action by health workers and local administrations
America Guatemala Guatemala has opened its 28th Festival del Centro Histórico with over 130 cultural activities celebrating heritage and memory, turning the capital into a living stage of art, history, and tradition for ten days
Oceania Tuvalu First Tuvalu cultural festival has been announced: it will be held in Funafuti in May 2026 to preserve and revive local culture, with a strong focus on young people; delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions
Asia United Arab Emirates 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada
Africa Somalia An opposition's protest against mass evictions in Mogadishu has been postponed by 10 days following deadly terroristic attacks earlier this week in the city; a joint technical committee will ensure peaceful gatherings
Europe Liechtenstein Hot molten metal from the furnace Flumroc in Flums, Switzerland, provoked a fire; Liechtenstein police gave the all-clear for citizens as no harmful gases escaped
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa
Asia Iran According to local press, hardline lawmakers in Iran have turned targeted four ministers in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet for to impeachment in what critics say is a move to stall the government rather than to offer alternatives
America Guyana Seasonal influenza vaccine has been introduced into Guyana's national immunization schedule to protect vulnerable groups and health workers
Asia Kuwait Kuwait's Diplomatic Attache Jana Al-Dhafiri reaffirmed firm stance on combating terrorism in all forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions
Africa Lesotho The 12th Annual Lesotho Wine Festival will open today with a refreshed experience at a new, larger venue to accommodate the growing excitement around this signature lifestyle event; the three-day wine fest kicks off with “Blankets and Bubbles” event
Africa Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project has been approved by the World Bank and supported by a $40 million International Development Association grant focused on securing water access in the Western Area
Africa Seychelles 91.300 ballot papers have correctly arrived and elections can open; polling station will be open 9-11 October across the arcipelago
Africa Benin A cross-border public health campaign was launched with Togo at Hilla-Condji and Sanvee-Condji border crossings; focused on reproduction, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, it gives healthcare access to remote communities where services are limited