Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Asia Kazakhstan 34 agreements have been signed within Kazakh-Korean partnership program, for a total of US$1,7 billion; they include 21 commercial and 13 non-commercial projects in the automotive, housing, metallurgical and agricultural sectors
Europe Finland A survey conducted by the Finnish Chamber of Commerce has revealed that almost three quarters of Finnish companies believe their activities have been hampered by a shortage of skilled labour in Finland
America Grenada 22 primary school teachers completed a 60-hour reading certificate course focused on specialized reading teaching skills and practical knowledge to be used in the primary grades
Africa Ghana The government's public land protection team has been presented, which will be tasked with monitoring the use of public resources, stopping misappropriation and improving the management of public lands
Africa Cape Verde UNWTO director for Africa encourages countries to engage in vaccination campaigns, pointing to Cabo Verde as an example because of its progress in this area
America Dominica Religious leaders have asked the government to review its decision not to allow more than 10 people in places of worship and to facilitate the holding of services by electronic or virtual means
Europe Vatican City Pope Francis sent 15.000 ice creams to prisoners in Rome's Regina Coeli and Rebibbia prisons by papal admonisher Cardinal Konrad Krajewski
America Canada Rising protests against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign in view of the elections of 20 September are resulting in an increase of security forces on the streets to prevent violent outbursts
Asia Saudi Arabia The historic district of Jeddah, counting over 600 traditional buildings, 36 historic mosques, 5 large ancient markets as well as ancient corridors, squares and sites of important historical significance, will be soon restored and revived
Africa Ethiopia WFP expands emergency response as conflict escalates in northern Ethiopia; the institution declares unprecedented US$426 million funding gap for its operations and appeals for funds to meet the needs of 12 million people this year
America Bahamas The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is currently helping The Bahamas Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) to help it regain momentum sustainably, after the recent tourism plummet the country has suffered from
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The strike at Saint Vincent Hospital continues, reaching six months in duration, despite a recent negotiation that came within inches of an agreement
Africa Chad Due to a critic liquidity problem, the country needs to renegotiate its public debt with private creditors as the International Monetary Fund has rated the debt "unsustainable"