Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
America Bolivia Alert is rising over organized crime as a new wave of violence is spreading around Santa Cruz; hitmen murdered seven people in two days, including a police sub-lieutenant investigating a quadruple homicide that occurred hours earlier
Asia Brunei 15.000 active job seekers have been recorded as of June 2026, most of them aged 21-35; authorities called for a more coordinated and comprehensive plan, with reforms impacting human capital development
Africa Guinea The collective of the Living Forces of Guinea, that brings together opposition parties and civil society organizations, declared that it "rejected" the institutions in place and called on "Guinean patriots" to "put an end to the dictatorship"
America Brazil President Lula launched his 4th-term bid focusing on national sovereignty, framing October 2026 elections as a choice between national independence and submission to foreign interests given the Bolsonaro family’s close relationship with Trump
Africa Cameroon Two 100% electric vehicles, already available in the country, have been introduced by a new dealer, Electric Motor Cameroon ; the SUVs are imported from China and help pioneer the electric vehicle ecosystem in Cameroon
Africa Comoros Six medinas, some dating back to the 12th century, have been aged to UNESCO World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation; the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, squares and narrow streets, showcase the style of Comoro’s sultanate era
Africa Senegal To regulate the circulation of motor vehicles and horse-drawn carriages for the entire duration of the Grand Magal in Touba a detailed traffic plan has been presented; it also provides for the smooth return home of the millions of pilgrims
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP, comprising 161 telecommunications towers across the country, has been officially handed over to the Government, closing digital divide and improving connectivity nationwide
Africa Somalia Teedan, in Hiram region, was recaptured by Al-Shabaab fighters; the position was serving as a key line of defense and the clashes have left dozens of civilians deaths
Africa Rwanda Eight alcoholic beverage manufacturing plants have been closed and 38 alcoholic drink brands have been recalled from the market following regulatory inspections as Rwanda battles one of its worst alcohol-related public health crises in recent years
Asia Maldives 78,2% of the state budget allocated for the operation of government-owned companies has been spent in the first seven months of the year, government is planning major downsizing, though expect in dividends MVR 552 million (€31 million)
Europe Greece Students renting a renovated flat in Athens for the upcoming academic year will face hikes of up to 28% in Gyzi and Pedion tou Areos according to Spitogatos.gr; properties in better conditions cost 34% more compared to unrenovated homes in the same area
Asia Kyrgyzstan First F1H2O Kyrgyzstan World Championship was held at Issyk-Kul salt lake; President Japarov underlined how Central Asia proved to be a region apt for world-class events and posted pictures with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan