Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
Europe Iceland Several of Iceland's salmon rivers have been producing particularly strong catches this year; Among the standout sports are the Þverá/Kjarrá system in Borgarfjörður, the Jökla River in East Iceland, and the Haffjarðará River in Hnappadalur
America Cuba The Organizing Committee of the Habanos Festival announced the cancellation of the XXVI edition of the event, citing the need to preserve "the standards of excellence" of the meeting in the face of the deteriorated "current context" of Cuba
Africa South Sudan 28 solar-powered groundwater stations providing clean drinking water to over 84.000 people across South Sudan, have been completed with the support of Egypt, a senior irrigation ministry official said
Africa Ivory Coast At its 40th edition, the Nuits d’Afrique International Festival, held on 7-19 July in Montreal, Canada, brought together thousands of spectators and artists; the event was founded by Ivorian Lamine Touré as a pioneer project to celebrate African cultures
Europe Croatia Demographic trends in Croatia show steady increase in births and more citizens returning from abroad; a new support measure has been proposed that co-finances the purchase of a 7-seater vehicle with up to €15.000 for families with four or more children
Asia Mongolia Mandatory preventive health screenings will be mandatory for all kindergarten and school students from the 2026–27 academic year, nationwide; Children identified as at risk will be referred for diagnostic tests and follow-up treatment
Europe Finland Only 123 Thai wild berry pickers have had their visas approved this year, while over 2.000 applications have been rejected: the decision is expected to deepen labour shortages during Finland's berry harvest
Africa Djibouti The 6th edition of Jap’Anime Djibouti opened; thousands of young people from all walks of life took part in the event celebrating Japan's pop culture that has become, over the years, one of the most anticipated cultural events for Djiboutian youth
Africa Sudan A former rebel fighter now allied with the government has proposed a path for ending Sudan’s civil war and establishing democracy; Malik Agar Ayyir once fought Khartoum in a militia group and is now backing monopoly on arms and dissolution of armed groups
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola cases surpass 2.000, victims over 930 as more health workers begin strike in Ituri province over unpaid wages amid spreading outbreak and cultural opposition of some communities
America Paraguay A bill to organize and systematize the Legislative Digest is now at the Senate; over 7.600 overlapping laws weigh on the national legal framework which now pends on interpretation and changes should streamline laws and facilitate access to regulations
Africa Guinea The final death toll from the building collapse in Démoudoula, Ratoma stands at 16; search and rescue operations have concluded
Asia Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate has been officially launched; The policy requires diesel fuel to contain 50% palm oil-based biodiesel and is designed to increase domestic palm oil consumption, reducing imports and strengthening energy security