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 As a consequence of the emergency situation in its prisons, the country will begin pardoning inmates in order to ease overcrowding in its facilities
Europe San Marino Nicolò Govoni, president of the NGO Still I Rise, praised the country for the extraordinary humanity it has shown regarding the fostering of unaccompanied foreign minors and for the speed with which the law was arrived at
Asia Kyrgyzstan The number of poor families with children receiving monthly allowances has increased by 12,3% in five years in the country
America Dominican Republic The board of the Dominican Rum Producers Association has received the long-awaited "Dominican Rum Denomination of Origin", allowing rum to position itself as a Country Brand, protecting its production and its authenticity
Oceania Palau Digital payment network Ripple will help the country develop its own digital currency; initially its development will be backed by the US dollar to help facilitate cross-border payments
Africa eSwatini IsraAID, the largest humanitarian organisation in Israel, is supporting the Ministry of Health with a virtual software monitoring system called the Vaccine Control Room (VCR), to aid the efficient distribution of vaccines
Africa Gambia Presidential elections are being held today, with six candidates running, considered a test for democratic transition; it is the first election since the fall of Yahya Jammeh, who ruled for 22 years until his departure into exile in January 2017
Africa Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Medical Awards Trust is hosting an inaugural ceremony this weekend to honour medical professionals who have dedicated themselves to offering help to the nation especially during the period of the pandemic
Europe Finland EK, the Confederation of Finnish Industries, estimates that investments worth at least €3,2 billion, with an employment impact of about 9.000 jobs, are hold back by unprecedented and unpredictable permit procedures
Europe Romania George Enescu Bacau International Airport received the highest marks from its passengers while Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest was downgraded due to congestion and lack of staff
Asia Nepal The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has started updating details on public and community libraries across the country; the collection of details will support capacity building, strengthening and proper management
America Guatemala Due to the recent numerous incarcerations, Uzra Reya, the Sub-secretary of State for Civil Security and Human Rights, expressed her concerns regarding the increasing discrimination against journalists and human rights defenders in the country
Asia Oman With the participation of 16 countries, the international tent pegging championship ends today in Duqm, Al Wusta governorate