Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Europe France France became the first European country to restrict access to social media for anyone under 15. The new law also bans the use of cellphones in high schools
Asia South Korea The military has been urged to provide more inclusive meal options as soldiers’ dietary needs become increasingly diverse; Calls for menus tailored to religious beliefs, vegetarian diets and medical requirements came from National Human Rights Commission
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan and Georgia have officially launched an electronic permit (E-Permit) system for international road freight transport, marking a significant step toward the digitalization of cross-border logistics and trade
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 Gambia A major legal victory for The Gambia came with an international investment dispute committee in London annulled an arbitration award of about $33,2 million that had been issued following the takeover of a shrimp farm during the former regime
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
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
Oceania Fiji 5795 citizenship applications were received in 2019-2023, over 90% were processed and 23 declined; the figure has been officially provided by the Department of Immigration to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, tabled on 17 July 2026
Africa Burkina Faso The Burkinabe and Beninese armies have launched joint patrols in the border area of Koualou, marking a new step in strengthening their security cooperation in the face of threats from armed groups; video broadcast and footage show the initiative en-route
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
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 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