Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was the first head of government to visit Taiwan after President Lai Ching-te was sworn in
Asia Saudi Arabia Over 1,4 million religious services were provided by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to 2 million pilgrims and visitors this Hajj season, which will be also remembered for over 1.300 deaths caused by extreme heat; most victims were unregistered pilgrims
America Colombia The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia, a dissident faction of the disbanded FARC guerrillas, began their first round of peace negotiations, in an effort by President Gustavo Petro to end the country's decades-long armed conflict
America Chile Thousands of skateboarders took to the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate World Skateboarding Day, an event established in 2004 by the International Association of Skate to promote skate culture, where participants showcased their acrobatics
Africa Uganda According to researchers who followed the animals in the Central Forest Reserve of Budongo, a chimpanzee ate the fern not to feed itself but because it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect
Europe Norway The popular mountain road known as Trollstigen, known for its hairpin bends, has been closed again after another landslide and may be closed for the entire season until the blazes are secured and the road stabilised
Africa Lesotho The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development held a meeting to raise awareness of opportunities under the programme to support economic growth, job creation and the implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement
Europe Luxembourg The legal framework for perpetrators of domestic violence will be tightened and a national action plan against gender-based violence and a national centre for victims of abuse will be planned
Europe Netherlands The Affordable Rent Act has passed the vote of the Eerste Kamer, the Dutch Senate; aimed at reducing rental prices in the medium and social housing sectors, it will be implemented as of next Monday
Europe Malta A new government agency, Real Estate Market Agency, will regulate the real estate market and protect real estate agents, real estate consultants and brokers, and also create standards for brokerage and related services
America Argentina Transition to electronic prescriptions has begun to improve efficiency and security in healthcare, ensure the continuity of treatments and protect patients' data; a 180-day adaptation period for professionals and systems is planned
Africa Malawi Comedian and politician Michael Usi was sworn in as vice-president in a ceremony held in the capital Lilongwe; known for his acting career as 'Manganya' in the TV sitcom Tikuferanji, he replaces Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month
Africa Comoros During the meeting held at the Mutsamudu town hall, the Horizon Handicap Comoros office and the island authorities discussed the empowerment of persons with reduced mobility, focusing on their professional integration