Africa Nigeria The National Association of Resident Doctors NARD is on a five-day warning strike to press their demands as its ultimatum to government expired on 10 September
Africa Uganda Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after six months; the shutdown of crossings at Bunagana and Ishasha in North Kivu province came as a consequence of the seizure of Goma by the M23 rebel group
Africa Mauritius Supreme Court is weighing the decision on cannabis cultivation, debated between punishment and permission, after an 81-year-old citizen filed a landmark challenge to the constitutionality of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1840 violating privacy principles
Asia North Korea Leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine during an event broadcast on state TV
Europe Montenegro The women's junior handball team quickly overcame the defeat to Hungary and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European Championship in Podgorica; Montenegro outplayed the Czech Republic 36:29 and in the worst case scenario will be among the top eight
America Mexico 30% tariffs on Mexican imports to US have been announced starting 1 August, as the US has intensified trade pressure despite Mexico’s efforts to negotiate and avoid measures that could severely impact its export-dependent economy
America Uruguay Several countries have denied entry to Uruguayans with passports issued since April 2025, rejecting the new documents for not showing the place of birth, despite Uruguay's compliance with ICAO security recommendations
Europe Ireland A full forensic excavation began on the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam, Co Galway to recover and analyze human remains; access to the entire site is closed off to the public and it is also concealed from view with 24/7 surveillance
Europe North Macedonia The village of Galicnik hosted a memorable Galicnik Wedding last weekend: the public ceremony honours traditions and has become an annual cultural event; lasting for two days it brings back life the nearly abandoned village emptied by migration
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Oceania Papua New Guinea The pervasive levels of violence in Papua New Guinea have become the priority of the Institute of National Affairs: executive director Paul Barker said that alongside increasing the number of police, the wider community must be taken in
Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
Oceania Kiribati First National Employment Policy and Action Plan has been validated by the Government to transform local employment landscape; developed with the International Labour Organization support, it outlines a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable employment
America Panama Panamá has intensified diplomatic and regulatory efforts to improve its international standing, as it has exited the EU's money laundering grey list but still seeks removal from tax and fisheries-related discriminatory lists