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.
America Jamaica The Joint Select Committee of Parliament has decided to support the proposal to make the municipality of Portmore the 15th parish in Jamaica
Europe Sweden ABBA has unveiled its 'Voyage' project, marking the band's comeback after almost 40 years: two new songs will be released soon, an album in November and a mixed live and digital concert in a purpose-built arena in spring 2022
Africa South Sudan The authorities will suspend for one week the search operations of foreign citizens who entered the country illegally and without a work permit, in order to allow them to legalise their situation
America Antigua and Barbuda A workshop with participants from eight maritime-related organizations addressed the issue of enhancing security at the country's ports of entry
Asia Bahrain Major campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer, its symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis has begun, with initiatives throughout September
Europe Denmark Nearly half of pupils on school patrols have experienced hostility from road users; a campaign next week will raise awareness on hostility while helping their peers cross the road safely on their way to school
Asia Cambodia Requests for press passes from journalists interested in covering the voter registration and verification process for next June's municipal elections will soon be opened by the The National Election Committee
Africa Cape Verde The mayor of Porto Novo has called for "a profound restructuring" of the municipal financing framework, in particular of the statute of municipalities, as few can be considered "financially sustainable"
Europe Spain Remote working is bringing life back to rural villages, as small communities are trying to attract residents with initiatives focused on improving internet connectivity and low-cost renewable energy
Africa Ivory Coast Successful television presenter Yves de Mbella was given a 12-month suspended prison sentence for advocating rape and insulting morals after he received as a guest a repentant former rapist
Europe Kosovo Visits to prisoners have been suspended, notwithstanding 90% of them has reportedly been vaccinated against Covid-19
America Argentina The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that Chile is appropriating part of a continental shelf that belongs to Argentina, creating political tensions between the two nations
Asia Jordan Archaeologists from Yarmouk University discovered a group of tombs dating back to the late Roman and early Byzantine period in the archaeological site of Queiba, Irbid; he largest tomb contains 33 niches