Africa Zambia Following statements circulating on social media, some politicians reminded that any individual’s citizenship or immigration status are matters of law, not tribe, and no tribe in Zambia must ever associated with foreignness or unequal citizenship
Africa Seychelles Green Training International Programme GreenTraINT, designed for higher education and training in sustainable agroforestry and conservation practices, has been hosted by Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority on Curieuse Island for its Summer Program
Africa Namibia Civil society and some members of parliament have called for the National Assembly to extend its sitting hours to properly discuss and pass laws; Currently, the National Assembly sessions run from 14h30 until 17h45
Asia Oman Artificial intelligence, satellite imagery and drone technology are being increasingly employed to improve risk assessment, disaster preparedness and insurance services as Oman steps up efforts to strengthen its resilience against floods
Asia North Korea A large new prison is being built in Chongjin, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery; it is at least the 14th walled penitentiary remodeled or constructed since late 2023, showing a growing incarceration capacity amid ideological crackdown
America Panama New report from the regional banking association highlights the strength of the Panamanian market, 10th in Latin American and the main engine of Panama's economy, thank to its financial stability high level of liquidity, local and international lending
Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
Europe Montenegro Rights organisations in Montenegro welcome law change offering women suffering from painful menstrual cramps two days' paid leave each month
Africa Nigeria Female students of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, marched to the university’s Senate Building in a peaceful protest following an armed robbery on their hostel, expressing fears over their safety and demanding improved security on campus
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines SVG will benefit from a regional initiative to help governments deliver climate-resilient infrastructure projects: the Caribbean Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skills Exchange RIISE Facility is funded by Canada and hosted by UNOPS
Europe Netherlands The six juvenile detention centers violate nearly all children’s rights, Children’s Ombudsman said, as the Netherlands is not providing good education, children can't make good use of their free time, often don't receive the treatment they need
Europe Andorra Researchers seek to confirm if there is still permafrost in Clots de la Menera: in the frame of the European PERMAPYRENEES project, the second phase will study the thermal behavior of the subsoil in Grau Roig until 2029
Africa Angola 21 million dollars will be invested in studies and projects for the West-East highway, a road infrastructure that is expected to boost economic development, strengthen territorial integration and improve mobility between various regions in Angola
Asia Yemen Attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased in the last days, as the conflict between the Kingdom, and the Houthi Movement in Yemen escalates; earlier this month the Houthis had declared a maritime siege on Red Sea shipping to and from Saudi Arabia