Africa South Sudan Conditions for elections remain unfavorable, UN experts warned during a press conference in Juba after concluding their visit to South Sudan; planned December elections face risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space, persistent impunity.
Africa Mauritania Ambassador to Libya has met with Libya's Acting Foreign Minister to discuss the formation of a technical committee for the review of the bilateral agreements signed and to develop mechanisms to activate them in line with the aspirations of both peoples
Africa Libya The Libyan Doctors Syndicate has condemned the assault on medical staff at Abu Salim Emergency Hospital, where several healthcare workers were attacked while carrying out their duties
Asia Kyrgyzstan First comprehensive update of the national Red Book in two decades has been launched; under new cooperation agreement the National Academy of Sciences will collect data on rare species of flora and fauna to describe population sizes, habitat ranges, risks
Asia Lebanon Details of the peace agreement with Israel are emerging, among them the army's commitment to the disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for a 'gradual' withdrawal of Israeli forces; in the meantime 40% of recently displaced citizens are returning home
Africa Madagascar The celebrations of Madagascar's 66th anniversary of independence on 26.6.26 were marked by a very direct speech from the President of the Refoundation of the Republic, who urged people to reflect on the path to follow to build a truly sovereign nation
Oceania Nauru Latest update on the operations and performance of the Nauru Police Force for March to May 2026 reports an overall crime incidence of 355 episodes, 298 involving adults and 57 juvenile offenders
Africa Liberia An investigation on a 233-kg cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport, valued approximately $19,2 million, triggered scrutiny on air cargo security system: the shipment allegedly moved through multiple layers of clearance before being intercepted
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Fans erupted in celebration after their DRC national team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage with 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan; the Leopards will face England in the Round of 32, their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage
Europe Spain 9 out of 10 reforms of the Recovery Plan agreed with European Commission have been implemented, PM Sanchez confirmed, setting 31 August as the date to have deployed "full potential" of RTR Plan, with 2/3 euros channelled into green and digital transition
Asia Turkey Hundreds of athletes participated in the swimming marathon for friendship, peace and solidarity from the Greek island Kastellorizo to the Turkish resort town Kaş; the iniziative took place within the 27th International Lycia-Kaş Culture and Art Festival
Africa Tanzania All public meetings by political parties have been momentarily suspended; the move is announced as a mean to address threats of public disorder and illegal demonstrations allegedly being coordinated by some individuals through social media platforms
Africa Djibouti In 3rd edition of Maritime Security Symposium, organized with EU and Japan, focusing on regional cooperation amid growing threats in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Djibouti reaffirmed commitment to maritime security based on cooperation and shared responsibility
Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU