Africa Zimbabwe The tourism legislation will be amended to make local holidays more affordable and encourage Zimbabweans to travel within the country, Tourism and Hospitality minister said; the move comes as the industry recoveries after years of declining activity
Europe Monaco A criminal investigation is underway following the collapse of Monegasque travel agency Star Croisières, which has been officially declared bankrupt by a Monaco court after leaving hundreds of holidaymakers stranded
Europe Portugal A firefighter in Ourém was arrested for fires he is believed to have started with devices set with timers between June and July this year out of the money he would received to combat them; the episode exposes a suspected plague affecting other countries
America Jamaica At a flag-raising ceremony marking 63rd Independence Day, Mayor of Black River Richard Solomon urged citizens to take more responsibility in valuing and protecting Jamaica’s independence, inviting to more civic involvement, dropping among young people
Europe North Macedonia State postal service is declining, service and business wise; experts say to revers the trend money and political will would be needed, and both are lacking
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Culturama 51, a distinctive and heartfelt Nevis cultural festival, closed; authorities expressed appreciation to all who contributed to what has been described an overwhelmingly successful edition, praising the quality of the program
Africa Morocco Forsa entrepreneurship program, launched in 2022 with a budget above MAD 1.25 billion ($138.300 million) to support business creation through interest-free loans, faces implementation challenges and structural problems, beneficiaries lament
Africa Mauritius The topic of transparency in executives' compensation in the public sector is gaining attention of media and public after a question posed in parliament at the end of July on Bank of Mauritius top management didn't receive an open and clear answer
Africa Nigeria Intelligence has spotted hideouts used by criminals in Abuja; in the interest of public safety, Federal Capital Territory Administration has started targeted cleanups with the demolition of a section of Jazz and Blues Entertainment at Panorama Park
Asia Georgia Batumi Court sentenced journalist, Batumelebi/Netgazeti founder Mzia Amaghlobeli, arrested in January protests, to 2 years in prison on charges of “resistance,threat or violence against public official” instead of initial charge of “assaulting an officer”
Asia Iraq The Baghdad Municipality will launch its largest-ever afforestation campaign in the upcoming autumn season, planting a million trees in a major urban transformation project and the ongoing Green Belt Project has reached over 95% completion
Africa Gambia $19,93 million grant funding for the Resilience Building – Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project, designed to improve basic social services for underserved communities in The Gambia and prevent drivers of conflict, has been approved by the AFDB
America Grenada DANGOTE-ORAMAH Centre of Excellence will be established in Grenada, African billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote announced at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025; it will be a hub aimed at accelerating Africa-Caribbean economic integration
Europe Czech Republic Geological conditions assessment has started in Dukovany for the construction of two new nuclear units; the survey covers roughly 200 hectares with 300 boreholes, some down to 140 meters, and is entrust ČEZ Energetické produkty on behalf of S. Korean KHNP