Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Africa Angola Amid the worst drought in 40 years, FAO representative Anastácio Roque reiterated commitment to continue supporting the government in mapping a road for specific local agricultural development
Asia United Arab Emirates Machines that produce water from the air are to be placed in parks and beaches in Abu Dhabi - 'water solutions' are patented by the Israeli company Watergen that will provide them to the country
Africa Guinea The Minister of Industry and SMEs has asked businesses to abide by the current tightening of Covid-19 measures and individuals to apply for a health pass before accessing transport and facilities
Africa South Sudan The EU reiterated its readiness to deepen its partnership with the country including through a possible framework of mutual accountability on future cooperation with international partners
Africa Zimbabwe Figures released by the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board show that US$570 million income from the sale of 204.000 tons tobacco so far, a significant rise compared to last year's US$452 million from 180.000 tons
Africa Madagascar PM Christian Ntsay has presented the new government; with 10 reconfirmed and 22 new appointments in key positions, and 11 women out of 33 ministers, it has been welcomed by press and public opinion
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Football Federation is waiting for confirmation from the Oceania Football Confederation that the first national women's championship can get underway in the country
Europe Czech Republic The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has put up for sale the retired trams and buses from 1995-96. In recent years, public transportation vehicles have been often purchased by individuals for various purposes
Africa Libya Economist Kamal Mansouri expects Libya's reconstruction to be one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, estimating the budget needed to exceed US$100 billion
Africa Uganda At the request of the U.S., Uganda obliges to its tradition of welcoming refugees - 1,3 million are at present in the country - hosting 2.000 Afghans with the 500 expected to land in the next hours; all will be Covid-19 tested upon arrival
Africa Seychelles The Arterial Network Seychelles has reopened to the public in a new space, exhibiting and selling the work of 27 local artists under an exhibition themed on the southeast monsoon
Oceania Kiribati A missing fishing boat with three mariners was located and rescued 307 miles west of their original departure point in Christmas Island; the operation has been conducted by US Coast Guard and Navy with merchant ship Linnix
Africa Burkina Faso To facilitate the financing of youth projects in the field of sexual and reproductive health, the NGO Pathfinder has brought together young people in a 48-hour workshop in Ouaga