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
Asia Iraq A large-scale reforestation campaign in all governorates has been launched by the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture to reduce desertification, mitigate rising temperatures and expand green belts in the country
Africa Comoros National Agency for Medicines and Medical Evacuations is launching a 10-day monitoring mission in Ndzuani to monitor imports and quality of medicines, strengthening regulations in the formal and informal pharmaceutical sector
Asia Azerbaijan A special network of universities on climate change will be established by November 2024, said Azerbaijani Member of Parliament
Europe Italy The oldest copy of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures, dating back to 1224, is on display in Rome's Museo di Roma until 6 January 2025 to mark the 800th anniversary of the composition, with 93 books and works from the Library in Assisi
Africa Central African Republic Produced by the Civil Society Working Group on the Central African Crisis, a report criticises the management of the oil sector, focusing on fuel management in the country that suffers from recurrent petrol shortages and very high prices
Asia Kazakhstan The production of a carbon-silicon nanocomposite derived from rice husks was started; the first production phase aims to produce 1.500 tonnes of this multifunctional material per year
America El Salvador The IMF has urged El Salvador to reduce its reliance on Bitcoin and strengthen its regulation of digital assets, warning of financial stability risks, although President Bukele remains committed to Bitcoin's long-term economic benefits
America Colombia The new edition of the International Business Matchmaking event organized by ProColombia, bringing together exporters, businesspeople and investors aims at strenghtening commercial relations with Mexico
America Dominican Republic Construction of the submarine cable for the electricity connection between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will begin in 2027, as announced by Caribbean Transmission, the company responsible for implementing the Hostos Project
America Bahamas In recognition of the upcoming World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Ministry of Health and Welfare launched the Light It Up Green initiative in Parliament Square, using the official colour of mental health awareness from 1 to 10 October
Africa South Africa One of the continent's most distinctive experiences, the safari, has become accessible in South Africa via the famous Uber platform at a flat rate of $200 departing from Cape Town to the Eagle Private Game Reserve
Europe Albania The country has the highest corruption rates, the highest pressure of officials to accept bribes and the highest victimisation of citizens by corruption within the Western Balkans
Europe Andorra The bus routes transported 7,3 million passengers last year, a 19% increase over the previous year and three times the number of people using the transport when the current concession began in 2019