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.
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
America Paraguay To ensure the public can follow tonight's match live in downtown Asunción, police are implementing a large-scale security operation for Paraguay-Germany, playing in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup
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 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
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 Mali Mali has regained majority ownership of telecom operator Sotelma increasing the state's stake to over 50%; The move is part of the government's strategy to tighten public control on strategic sectors and expand national oversight of digital infrastructure
Africa Senegal Today's plenary session at the National Assembly will be examining Bill No. 17/2026 of Senegal concerning the revision of its Constitution and will be transmitted live FTA
Asia Sri Lanka The 2026 dengue outbreak has reached epidemic level with over 50.000 confirmed cases, growing by 6-700 daily; aerial drones scan and detect stagnant water, favorable mosquito breeding grounds, but favorable weather and scarce prevention drive the surge
Africa Sierra Leone In the occasion of the C-40 meeting in London, which she chaired, Mayor of Freetown met with organization Breathe Cities to explore investment initiatives that will improve air quality, public health, and quality of life for Freetonians
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The DRC has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice accusing it of breaching multiple international treaties, dispatching forces, backing armed groups, unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 genocide
Africa Ivory Coast The foundation stone for the house of traditional chiefs in Ahougnanou has been laid; The Diabo municipal council underlined that the house aims at strengthening social cohesion, promoting community dialogue, and supporting local development
Oceania Micronesia Partnership with Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation OFCF has been reaffirmed committing for sustainable fisheries development and strengthening coastal communities; key topic discussed, the installation of ice-making machines on Moch and Fanapanges
America United States An appeals court voted 2-to-1 to allow the resume of expedite deportation, expanding the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests across all national territory; at the same time, refugee program is increasingly becoming whites-only