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.
Africa Mauritania Two financing conventions have been signed with the EU for a total €40 million; one concerns the “Southern Borders” project for stability and improved living conditions, the other will improve access to health services, with focus on women and girls
Oceania Tonga As tuna stocks increasingly move beyond national waters, a new climate warning system is including tuna fisheries in its evaluation, helping governments assess risks to economies, food security and livelihoods
America Mexico The biggest-ever edition of the FIFA World Cup opened on 11 June in Mexico City; Estadio Azteca hosted the first of 104 matches to be staged in 16 locations across three countries, becoming the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cup™ opening matchesm
America Grenada Ministry of Education emphasized that teachers are a priority for the government and central to national development in response to payment concerns raised by the Union of Teachers claiming long-standing salary delays weren't adequately addressed
Asia Azerbaijan Large-scale festival “Karabakh Culture Map – Voice of Each District” has opened in Icherisheher, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for national and spiritual values, present the cultural potential of the region
Europe Lithuania Lithuania signed with Cyprus a memorandum under the EU's solidarity mechanism, under which 58 migrants will be relocated from Cyprus to Lithuania, with Lithuania's remaining obligations to be met through a financial contribution of 1,14 million euros
Asia Thailand Thousands reached Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital to pay tribute to Princess Chulabhorn, who died on 11 June, reflecting the people's recognition of the princess’s contributions to medical research, education, public service and justice reform projects
Africa Sierra Leone In her fight against kush mayor of Freetown invited citizens to register with an approved waste service provider via 8244 or the city's website, as paying kush victims to get rid of garbage generates more addiction, uncorrect disposal more pollution
Africa Guinea Parties backing coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won at least 100 out of 147 seats in Guinea's legislative elections; ongoing legal challenges and pending Supreme Court resolutions make counts for the remaining seats provisional
Europe Malta A blast in a fireworks factory in Salini impacted on 300 structures within a 2km range, and 200 land parcels; Food Safety and Security Authority is carrying out tests on soil, land and produce involving 90 agricultural and livestock farmers
Europe Luxembourg A €3 flat rate customs duty on small parcels will be collected in Luxembourg along with all EU member states, a bid to stem the surge of Chinese e-commerce orders; the tariff will apply on each type of product shipped in small parcels beginning next month
Oceania Fiji Lautoka City Council's efforts to maintain a clean and safe environment at the Bus Terminal have resulted in regular inspections targeting vehicle oil leaks, with 441 oil leakage reports in Jan-June 2026
Africa Libya Government of National Unity GNU has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas on arrival at airports and air entry points as part of efforts to regulate the entry of foreign nationals and strengthen border controls