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"
Oceania Vanuatu Edwin Taribiti, a patient with kidney disease, has become the first patient in the country to undergo kidney surgery and start dialysis
Europe Sweden Covid officers reported crowding in over half of inspected Stockholm restaurants and said they would get police assistance to crack down on the problem
Africa Sudan The Higher Committee for the Implementation of the Juba Agreement on Peace in Sudan is discussing to start the completion of the file of security arrangements in the Blue Nile area soon and in the other areas at a later stage
Asia Bangladesh The country's street kitchens struggle to keep free food on the menu to support those left destitute by the pandemic
Europe Belgium The country leads the EU in terms of consumption of soft drinks, as one in five people above the age of 15 drinks sugary soft drinks at least once a day, the highest figure of all EU countries
America Antigua and Barbuda Travelers with mixed doses of vaccines are now approved for entry into the country as per the National Covid-19 Vaccination Technical Working Group
Africa South Sudan The National Security Services stormed a joint media stakeholders’ press conf in Juba ordering it to halt; the event called for the recognition as a key stakeholder in the constitution-making process, demanded media representation and an observer role
Africa Gambia Delegates from Nigeria and Ghana are training 16 journalists at Kairaba Beach Hotel to counter the resurgence of "fake news" in the country
Africa Djibouti To build awareness and strengthen power to prevent pollution from ships, a specific workshop has been organized by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Asia Sri Lanka A US$1 billion bond was paid last week by the country but its finances are still alarming with evident crisis signs: bonds at half their face value, debt-to-GDP levels >100%, over 80% of government revenues spent on interest payments and tourism industry
Africa Algeria Algerians are turning to help from the diaspora via crowdfunding to raise money for essential medical equipment, as the country's health service bends under increasing cases
Asia Turkmenistan The Central Asia Leaders Summit will be held today in the tourist zone Avaza: the main goal is to develop good diplomatic relations between “neighbours ” such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Africa Ethiopia The activities of three foreign humanitarian organizations working in the northern region of Tigray - MSF, the Norwegian Refugee Council and Maktoume Foundation - have been suspended by the Ethiopian government