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 Malawi A list of 7800 products originated in the country has been submitted to the African Continental Free Trade Area secretariat for free trade in the new united market, thus also contributing to the free trade initiative
Africa Republic of the Congo The president of Action of Christians for the Abolition of Torture in Congo (Acat-Congo) has sounded the alarm about abusive pre-trial detentions; in the country, there are more pre-trial detainees in prisons than people serving sentences after trial
Oceania Tuvalu The pictures of Minister Kofe's appeal to denounce the risks of climate change for his country, with his legs up to his knees in the sea waters, have traveled around the world
Asia Lebanon Cancer patients, struggling to access even the most basic medicines and treatments amid soaring costs and practical difficulties, can get support from the Cancer Support Fund, established in 2018 at the American University of Beirut Medical Center
Africa South Sudan Teachers and supervisors from the Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School completed a two-week training on facilitation skills and integrated approach methodologies in Rumbek organized by UNESCO and FAO and local partners
Europe Hungary A new Animal Protection Law has been submitted by the Ministerial Commissioner for Animal Protection; if passed, it would affect both the Animal Protection Act and - most importantly - the Criminal Code
Asia Philippines In Tan-Awan, Cebu, the majestic whale sharks are a tourist attraction, to the point that they are fed and don't migrate; environmentalists warn of the danger of changing their habits and diet on top of man-caused skin abrasion
America Guatemala For the COP26 climate conference, the country mainly focused on indigenous representation, since their community was heavily affected last year by hurricanes Eta and Iota, resulting in the country’s classification as “highly vulnerable” to climate change
Europe San Marino For the first time in its history, the Order of Chartered Accountants of the Republic of San Marino will be represented by seven female professionals
Africa Libya Registration opens today for candidates for presidential and parliamentary elections, scheduled for 24 December
America Saint Lucia The country is preparing to host the General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees and the event will be held for the first time in a hybrid format
Africa Comoros The Union des chambres de commerce, d’industrie et d’agriculture, in partnership with UNDP, is supporting more than 100 farmers with the idea of moving from rudimentary farming towards entrepreneurial agriculture
Asia Cyprus The duration of maternity leave for mothers with two children has been extended to 22 weeks from 18 weeks currently, and to 26 weeks for the third or subsequent child; the new law applies to all cases: child born to beneficiary, adoption or surrogacy