Africa Sudan The Central Bank of Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding for banking cooperation with Azerbaijani Central Bank, part of Sudan's bank’s efforts to open up to the international financial system and reintegrate into global banking networks
Africa Comoros Editor and managing editor of La Gazette des Comores were released after being questioned at Moroni prosecutor's office; now under judicial supervision, they must appear twice a week before judge investigating alleged spread of dangerous misinformation
Oceania Marshall Islands An additional $9 million in financing from the World Bank will help the Marshall Islands respond to sharply higher energy costs that are placing pressure on families, businesses, public services, and the national budget
Africa Burundi Burundi will benefit from a new US funding aimed to finance readiness in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreaks; the $20 million budget will be shared with Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan
America Belize The first reported Late Postclassic altar in the region has been found by archeologists in norther Belize, proving that Postclassic Maya people continued to visit abandoned sites for ritual purposesb
Africa Mauritania Two financing conventions have been signed with the EU for a total €40 million; one concerns the “Southern Borders” project for stability and improved living conditions, the other will improve access to health services, with focus on women and girls
Europe Denmark A list of the highest- and lowest-paying degrees in Denmark has been published by a Danish think tank on the basis of official figures; the analysis shows how much graduates from 242 different degree programs earn a few years after leaving university
Asia Azerbaijan Large-scale festival “Karabakh Culture Map – Voice of Each District” has opened in Icherisheher, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for national and spiritual values, present the cultural potential of the region
Oceania Tonga As tuna stocks increasingly move beyond national waters, a new climate warning system is including tuna fisheries in its evaluation, helping governments assess risks to economies, food security and livelihoods
America Grenada Ministry of Education emphasized that teachers are a priority for the government and central to national development in response to payment concerns raised by the Union of Teachers claiming long-standing salary delays weren't adequately addressed
America Mexico The biggest-ever edition of the FIFA World Cup opened on 11 June in Mexico City; Estadio Azteca hosted the first of 104 matches to be staged in 16 locations across three countries, becoming the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cup™ opening matchesm
Europe Lithuania Lithuania signed with Cyprus a memorandum under the EU's solidarity mechanism, under which 58 migrants will be relocated from Cyprus to Lithuania, with Lithuania's remaining obligations to be met through a financial contribution of 1,14 million euros
Africa Sierra Leone In her fight against kush mayor of Freetown invited citizens to register with an approved waste service provider via 8244 or the city's website, as paying kush victims to get rid of garbage generates more addiction, uncorrect disposal more pollution
Oceania Fiji Lautoka City Council's efforts to maintain a clean and safe environment at the Bus Terminal have resulted in regular inspections targeting vehicle oil leaks, with 441 oil leakage reports in Jan-June 2026