America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
Africa Burundi A hydroelectric power plant in Rusumo is providing a stable supply of electricity to a hospital in Gitega; Burundi is one of the least electrified countries in the world, only 10% of the population has access to electricity
Oceania Vanuatu A new forensic laboratory is set to strengthen the Vanuatu Police's investigation of serious crimes; officially opened in Port Vila, the facility will enable the collection and development of stronger evidence for prosecution
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The ban on night navigation on the waters of Lake Kivu was imposed a week after yet another tragic shipwreck claimed at least 78 lives
Africa Somalia Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops in the country as part of a security partnership that is taking shape as the mandate of a long-standing African Union peacekeeping force comes to an end
Europe Slovakia Bratislava Transport Museum opened an exhibition on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the launch of the Vienna Tramway
Africa Tanzania 'Tanga', meaning 'sail' in Swahili, is the name of the house run by Polish missionaries to provide a safe home for albino children in Tanzania
Europe Portugal Six locations in Lisbon have seen a simultaneous noise protest against uncontrolled tourism under the motto “For Lisbon, make yourself heard!”; many people have been priced out of their city, or they can't bear their city changing so much and so fast
Africa Egypt The Autumn Flower of the International Flower Expo 2024 was held at the El-Horreya Garden in Zamalek, Cairo; the Expo has a history of over 90 years and attracts major exhibitors
Africa Central African Republic A joint mission of the government, UN and diplomatic corps took place in Kaga Bandoro, in the region controlled by armed groups for a decade, to see the progress made so far
Europe Croatia Croatian real estate prices are rising more than elsewhere in Europe; looking at the situation on an annual span, average prices of residential buildings have increased by 10%
Asia Cambodia New Le Story bookstore in Phnom Penh aims to create a hub for readers and writers, with weekly events; it also supports Cambodian authors by providing printing services and spaces for book promotion, with a focus on promoting the culture of reading
Europe Spain Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, 38, confirms he will retire from professional tennis at end of 2024 season, with final event of his pro career at Davis Cup Finals in Malaga on 19-24 November; the announcement came in a video posted on X
Africa Rwanda Testing of the vaccine against the Marburg virus has begun and priority will be given to health workers currently on the front line of efforts to prevent the spread of the disease in the country, where a small epidemic is underway