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 Guyana The President of the Guyana Cooperative will deliver the keynote address at the region's first Agricultural Technology Investment Summit, given the country's key role in agriculture, agricultural diversification and food security for CARICOM
Europe San Marino “A voice for San Marino" international song festival has been inaugurated; the winner will be able to take part in the next edition of the Eurovision Song Contest; it is possible to register for the competition until 10 January 2022
Asia Yemen Yemen Gas Company announced the arrival of the ship Rajina carrying 8.868 tons of imported gas to Hodeida port after being detained for almost 100 days by the US-Saudi coalition
Oceania Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape arrived in New York for the 76th United Nations Assembly; he will deliver the country's national declaration today that will be broadcasted on UN Web TV, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Asia Laos The second phase of the construction of a flood protection embankment along the Mekong River in Vientiane has been signed and works will begin next month
Asia Indonesia Although the country has been praised by 'green' groups for ambitious environmental and carbon-reduction plans, Indonesia is still the world's eighth-largest carbon emitter and the coal industry generated US$38 billion in the first half of 2021
Africa Burundi According to the UN Commission of Inquiry, human rights violations have remained unchanged or worsened since the 2020 election of the president, with acts against members of opposition parties, such as disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture
Asia Turkmenistan A gas turbine power plant with an annual electricity generation capacity of 33 billion kWh in cooperation with the Japanese Sumitomo Corporation has been inaugurated in the Lebap velayat
Asia Cambodia In the 17-year period from 2004 to 2021, the Apsara National Authority - a body tasked with managing Angkor Archaeological Park - has planted more than 2 million trees to improve environmental attractiveness and sustainability of the site
Europe Malta Children under the age of five will not have to carry a COVID-19 test to visit the Malta International Airshow, organizers confirmed although many demanded refunds for tests that were initially mandatory for children from two years of age
Oceania Kiribati Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, recognised Pelenise Alofa, who represents the country, as the 195th Commonwealth Points Of Light in honour of her outstanding voluntary service to climate action
Africa Mali The country celebrated yesterday the 61st anniversary of its independence from France in a climate of growing insecurity, just a few weeks after the military coup; the president recalled the country's next steps in the military and defence field
America Colombia The Rainforest Trust organization awarded president Ivan Duque with an international recognition for environmental conservation, as well as US$15 million to fund ecological projects and help maintain protected areas