Africa Ethiopia Drivers in Ethiopia face a fuel crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war driving a booming black market; Diesel prices reach 300–500 birr (5-9 $) per liter with illegal resale networks and long queues straining transport and businesses
Europe North Macedonia The average salary level increased significantly year-on-year in June 2024, according to the State Statistics Office
Asia Myanmar Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held demonstrations in camps to mark the seventh anniversary of the military crackdown in Myanmar that forced them to flee, demanding an end to the violence and their return to Myanmar
Africa Malawi An innovative fashion show in Mzuzu organised by Upie Collection aims to challenge social norms and promote a more inclusive definition of beauty, with disabled models alongside able-bodied models
Oceania Marshall Islands The further development of the plan to revive dialysis services in Majuro after almost 40 years of service discontinuation has been saluted by the Ministry of Health and Human Services as a 'historic step forward'
Africa Nigeria The Maternal Mortality Action Fund (MAMA) will soon be established as part of an ongoing negotiation for a $500 million loan from the World Bank
Africa Niger A capacity-building workshop on the theme 'Combating traditions and myths that encourage early and forced marriages' was organized in Niamey by Alliance des Religieux pour le Développement Socio-éducatif Économique et Sanitaire and NGO Girls First Fund
Oceania Palau The Palau Fellowship Award 2024 internship programme saw 29 students accepted this summer; 22 of them successfully completed their internship
Africa Mauritania UNDP is working with the government to shape an inclusive and rights-based digital transformation, assessing safeguards and privacy, accessibility for those living in areas with low connectivity, and usability of digital identity to authenticate services
Europe Liechtenstein Kaiser Partner Privatbank in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's family bank, recorded robust growth in the first half of the year, with a substantial increase in both revenues and profits
Asia Oman For the academic year 2024-2025 school transport will be strengthened with a comprehensive plan by the Ministry of Education that includes renewal of contracts, improvement of safety standards and training programmes for drivers and students
Africa Mali Devastating floods caused by torrential rains have led the Mali government to declare a national emergency and a state of natural disaster; 30 people have died and ove 47. 000 were affected since the start of the rainy season
Asia China Maritime and air clashes between the Philippines and China continue in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, a strategy area for both countries, despite efforts by both to rebuild trust and better manage disputes after months of clashes
Asia North Korea Russian students from an elite diplomatic school are visiting North Korea to attend Kim Il Sung University for the first time in four years