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.
Africa Seychelles A recent video captured on Fregate Island showing the moment a giant Aldabra tortoise hunts down and kills a noddy tern chick has stunned scientists around the world, changing what they thought about this species
Asia Taiwan A helicopter was used to deliver iPads to a remote mountain community in Taoyuan District, as children prepare to return to school in villages left cut off after roads and bridges were destroyed by recent flooding
Asia Indonesia Aspiring female army cadets will be no longer subject to virginity tests, as declared by the chief of staff after years of activist battles
Africa Nigeria Procedures to build a psychiatric hospital have began in the Lagos region; as disclosed by State Commissioner for Health the ultimate goal is to promote quality mental health care in the country
America Venezuela In one month today, 6 zeros will be removed from the Venezuelan Bolivar, in order to facilitate its use - the decision has been made by the Central Bank of Venezuela because of the extreme inflation rate
Europe Albania Work is underway on the Skërfica tunnel, the most important work on the new Delvine-Kardhiq national axis, a strategic road infrastructure project that will open up new areas of tourism potential and economic development
Asia Kuwait Coral reefs of Qaruh island have been bleached, largely due to the waters’ upper layers overheating and altering environment related to climate change - EPA affirms; the process may be reversible if water temperatures decrease steadily
Africa Liberia As widespread power theft is crippling the sector, the US ambassador has warned Liberians and the government that together with some major partners they could withdraw their support to the sector if they fail to curb the theft incidence
Africa Somalia A trade information portal has been created to facilitate cross-border trade and provide businesses with a transparent environment, a move to facilitate World Trade Organisation membership
America Canada Drought has shriveled wheat crop to its smallest in 14 years and canola harvest to a 9 year low, forcing millers and bakers to pay more for spring wheat and driving canola prices to record highs
Oceania Vanuatu A new climate resistant crop variety called "Vanuatu Golden Hybrid Yam" will be launched today by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Africa Republic of the Congo A workshop was held to develop the maternity ward network for emergency obstetric and neonatal care that aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality
Asia Thailand Survival bags have been donated on Thai Mother's Day to vulnerable people affected by Covid-19 in Klong Toey district by initiative of HSBC Thailand in collaboration with Food For Fighters and Miss Universe Thailand