Asia Myanmar Peace talks with several smaller ethnic armed organizations have been promoted by Myanmar’s military government as evidence of ongoing national reconciliation; Critics argue the discussions exclude many of the country’s most powerful resistance groups
Europe Albania Work is underway on the creation of a tiny autonomous state in Tirana, smaller than Vatican: it will be called the Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order, a Sufi Shiite Islamic order, and will be a 'centre of moderation, tolerance and peaceful coexistence'
Asia Kuwait The country is considering a global market-based petrol price increase for 'expatriates' only; in addition, a cash subsidy for Kuwaitis will be approved to spare them the petrol price increase
Africa Sudan A Russian trade delegation has begun negotiations with Sudanese officials on the extraction of gold from multiple sites in the country as early as next month
Africa Tanzania Three leaders of the main opposition party, Chadema, were arrested, on the same day that a party rally was scheduled in Dar es Salaam to protest alleged disappearances and suspicious deaths among Tanzanian political opponents
Africa Libya Banks should extend the period for withdrawing 50 dinar notes from customers until 31 December 2024, decided the Issuing Department of the Central Bank of Libya
Asia Iran Law to protect "family by promoting the culture of chastity and the hijab' tightens penalties for women who do not wear the veil in public with fines, restrictions on internet use, imprisonment, confiscation of vehicles and bans on travelling abroad
Europe Poland The country has been facing major flooding caused by storm Boris, with damage to infrastructure and homes, thousands of people displaced and at least five deaths; PM Tusk claims the situation has been exacerbated by beaver activity along the rivers
America Bolivia Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has given current President Luis Arce a ultimatum to overhaul his cabinet, demanding the removal of ministers involved in corruption and drug trafficking, or face ongoing protests, as Morales led thousands in a march
Africa Liberia The National Commission on Disability revealed that the 2023 presidential and legislative elections were not free, transparent and fair in the context of free participation of those living with disabilities
Africa Sao Tome and Principe 'The lives of the Sao Tomese will only change' with private investment, argued the Prime Minister, stating that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund have progressed and he hopes to 'close the deal' in October
Europe Romania The financial damage caused by the drought could exceed €2 billion at national level, given the huge production losses, additional irrigation costs, and the failure to capitalise on production at a fair price, according to Romanian Farmers' Club's data
Africa Ghana At least 30 protesters were arrested in Accra during a demonstration to denounce government inaction and corruption in the gold sector, which encourages illegal mining
Africa Burkina Faso The ruling military junta in Burkina Faso, through an official communication from the Ministry of Security signed by Minister Mahamadou Sana, denounced a new, foiled destabilisation attempt allegedly carried out by ex-military and terrorist groups