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
Africa Tunisia The Bizerte bridge project is in progress and reached a 75% of its technical completion rate for section I and II, carried out by Tunisian companies; The first metal components of the Bizerte bridge are expected to arrive in December
Europe North Macedonia Legal experts and transparency advocates criticised the Agency for the Protection of the Right to Free Access to Public Information for requiring electronic signatures on email appeals, arguing that it is in contrast with NM's freedom of information law
Europe Bulgaria Parliament is likely to approve US military aircraft using Bezmer airfield in central Bulgaria for refuelling purposes and as a long-term hub, despite previous criticism on the presence of US planes at Sofia’s main airport
Asia Thailand The first recognised conscientious objector was sentenced to prison as he refused compulsory military service on ethical grounds, drawing attention to Thailand’s military conscription system and the absence of legal provisions for conscientious objection
Africa Uganda Three days of free entry into all Uganda national parks have been announced for September this year for Ugandans and foreign visitors alike; entry fees can vary from below $20 to $800 for foreign non-residents gorilla trekking permits
Asia Cambodia Villages along the border with Thailand are expanding despite the territorial dispute, as the Cambodian government encourages settlement in contested areas; New infrastructure and housing are being developed to strengthen long-term claims
Asia Mongolia Mandatory preventive health screenings will be mandatory for all kindergarten and school students from the 2026–27 academic year, nationwide; Children identified as at risk will be referred for diagnostic tests and follow-up treatment
Africa Ivory Coast At its 40th edition, the Nuits d’Afrique International Festival, held on 7-19 July in Montreal, Canada, brought together thousands of spectators and artists; the event was founded by Ivorian Lamine Touré as a pioneer project to celebrate African cultures
Africa Comoros Tayar, the first Comorian ride-hailing app, has been launched with support of Comorian Association of ICT and its incubator Comor'Lab; relying on geolocation, it is designed to enhance road safety and has an alert system connected to emergency services
America Antigua and Barbuda Activists and civil organizations are calling on Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry to fund new waste management equipment rather than wait on government support, identifying in the sector the country’s biggest contributor to waste
Europe Albania The "Flamingo Revolution", a Gen Z-led protest movement originally targeting the investment project on unspoiled and protected Sazan Island, is now turning into a call against autocrats, corruption and global oligarchy and drawing international support
Africa eSwatini As claims have emerged that unskilled foreign nationals are taking over simple jobs that could be done emaSwati at the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility at Phuzamoya, Minister for Labour and Social Security met with stakeholders on site to see into the issue
Asia Tajikistan 2025 Labor Force Survey reveals persistent structural weaknesses in Tajikistan’s labor market; though unemployment rate is relatively low, labor force participation is limited, particularly among young people and women, with 50% not working or studying