Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Africa Guinea-Bissau The National Confederation of Student Associations of Guinea-Bissau has deemed 'unreasonable' and 'disproportionate' the measure by the Ministry of National Education to increase monthly tuition fees in Higher Education
America El Salvador The government approved a 30-day extension of the state of exception as part of President Nayib Bukele’s strategy against criminal gangs; the measure, which passed with 57 out of 60 votes, aims to continue restoring public order across El Salvador
Europe Austria Austria's largest construction group, STRABAG SE, has been fined 2,79 million euros due to cartel allegations; the German Federal Cartel Office has target its subsidiary based in Cologne for illegal bidding with the renovation of the Zoobrücke bridge
Africa Chad The Libyan Minister of Transport based in Tripoli and the Chargé d'Affaires at the Chadian Embassy discussed ways to strengthen relations between Libya and Chad, especially in the field of transport
Africa Senegal Some 3.000 artists, including 129 from African countries, will be represented at 6th edition of Dakar Biennial of Contemporary African Art, under the theme 'The Wake, L'éveil, Le sillage, Xall wi'; Cape Verde and US are the two guest countries of honour
Asia Mongolia On Mongolia’s National Pride Day, marking the 862nd anniversary of Chinggis Khaan’s birth, a tribute was held with the State Nine White Banners raised in Sukhbaatar Square, accompanied by the Mongolian Armed Forces’ ceremonial music
Africa Madagascar An increase in the number of demonstrations have created chaos in the capital; the police has announced that measures will be taken against the perpetrators and instigators of these movements
America Dominican Republic In response to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in several communities in Mao, Valverde, the Presidency's Social Assistance Plan sent emergency kits to support affected families
America Dominica Dominica's human rights situation is to be examined for the fourth time by the UN Council's Working Group for the Universal Periodic Review
Europe Bulgaria An additional agreement with Skoda will be signed for the purchase of five new electric trains to expand the railway fleet
Asia Cambodia For the approaching Prahok season, traditional fish paste, fishers are urged to release endangered species like the giant barb and giant stingray if caught; penalties for illegal trading as well as community-led releases show conservation in action
Europe Finland Hurricane-force winds were recorded for the first time in the Finnish sea areas last week; the Finnish Meteorological Institute reported sustained winds of 33,5 metres per second
America Colombia Collaboration with Ecuador against human trafficking has strengthened; officials from over 20 institutions in both countries updated their joint action plan to enhance prevention, investigation and support for trafficking victims in the border region