Europe United Kingdom England's entire coast has opened for hikers; with 2.689 miles of continuous trails, it's the longest organized coastal footpath in the world
Africa Gabon By unveiling the general report of the first professional elections in Gabon's history, the government said it sealed the end of "de facto" representativeness and laid the foundations for a renewed social democracy
Africa Kenya Indigenous crops like cassava, millet, sorghum are regaining importance as health-conscious consumers seek gluten-free foods; the phenomenon reflects a broader shift across Africa, where changing habits are revitalizing opportunities for traditional food
Africa Namibia Following a series of accidents, including some fatal, on the Western Bypass road in Windhoek, Roads Authority started a thorough review of the safety of the road stretch, following concerns from the public about the road’s condition
Africa Djibouti National Technical Directorate of the Djiboutian Football Federation is working to structure and professionalize Djiboutian football by training coaches, identifying talent, supporting clubs, developing women's soccer, building a national playing identity
Africa Egypt Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $56,29 billion at the end of July 2026, exceeding $56 billion for the first time and recording their 47th consecutive monthly increase, mainly driven by stronger foreign-currency holdings
Asia Myanmar The military regime has acknowledged forcibly recruiting young men for conscription, amid growing pressure to fill army ranks; The practice has sparked fear among civilians, with reports of abductions as the junta expands mandatory military service
Europe Serbia Drought has reduced the Danube to a record-low level, forcing Serbia to significantly reduce electricity generation from its main hydroelectric plants
Asia Thailand Recognition of Thailand's 9th UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Phu Phrabat Historical Park, in Udon Thani, has been celebrated across the country; it's known for its ancient rock formations, prehistoric paintings, evidence of Dvaravati-era Buddhist culture
Asia Lebanon Beit Beirut museum's "Tell Me, South" exhibition registered a steady flow of visitors since its opening, attracted by its display of family photos, letters, personal stories of people from regions still battered by a war still wounding souls and places
Europe Germany New law significantly expands powers of federal police, providing the scope to use drones, AI, increased surveillance of telecommunications and making it easier to incarcerate immigrants due for deportation; experts point out to constitutional challenges
Oceania New Zealand Te Pūmanawa Downtown West skyscraper project, comprising twin towers of 55 and 45 levels near Auckland’s waterfront, has been approved with a fast-track draft decision; ministers said it proved how well the fast-tracking scheme is working
Africa Lesotho Young Basotho are urged to embrace farming as a viable business, as agriculture offers one of the Lesotho’s best opportunities to tackle unemployment and poverty; the remark was made by a PEKA MP after planting 10.000 cabbage seedlings in a demo project
America Honduras For its commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, Cervecería Hondureña received the 2026 Biodiversity Insignia by the Honduran Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility Fundahrse, that promotes corporate sustainability