Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
Europe San Marino Smash-and-grab vandals broke 800 targets at the San Marino shooting range; investigators have already filed a complaint against unknown persons through the gendarmerie
America Colombia A new digital wallet targeting independent workers has been launched in Colombia's 'fintech' market, aimed at reducing costs and payment processing times for freelancers and enabling easy opening of a US bank account without being in the country
Oceania Kiribati The Pacific Community Data Team initiated a national mission that focused on the unique education data needs and challenges faced by the Ministry of Education with an emphasis on inclusiveness, innovation and sustainable development
Europe Ireland Irish secondary school students are 'significantly less likely' to be confronted with abstract or complex information than their OECD peers, according to Educational Research Centre report with the OECD and Department of Education
Asia Philippines FedEx will expand Philippines gateway to support e-commerce growth, after agreement signed with Luzon International Premiere Airport Development, the operator and manager of Clark International Airport
Asia Palestine The Israeli government reportedly approved 5.295 new housing units in a series of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, as well as recognising three new settlement outposts in the Palestinian territory, according to Israeli NGO Peace Now
Africa Republic of the Congo As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, a draw was organised by the MUCODEC -Mutuelles Congolaises d'Epargne et de Crédit - Executive Board for the benefit of members throughout the country and held at the Federation's headquarters in Brazzaville
America Canada Canada soccer team reached the Copa America semi-finals for the first time ever after an absorbing contest with Venezuela finished 1-1 and a 4-3 penalty shootout win
Africa Nigeria The Nigerian government will create its own blockchain to save and improve national security and data protection
Asia Myanmar The Myanmar authorities should release journalist Htet Aung and allow members of the press to do their work without fear of legal reprisals or imprisonment, said the Committee to Protect Journalists
America El Salvador Despite the recent global crypto market downturn, El Salvador is continuing its daily Bitcoin purchases, initiated under President Nayib Bukele, reflecting its strong commitment to Bitcoin adoption
Africa Liberia During a hearing in the Ecowas Court of Justice, the government asked to dismiss a $1,5 million lawsuit accusing it of negligence for failing to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the massacre at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Monrovia
Asia Laos Several provinces in Laos have started testing new public transport services with 'green buses', aimed at improving local infrastructure and reducing traffic congestion in agreement with South Korean company Booyoung Lao Company Limited