Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Oceania Micronesia The Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concluded with leaders pledging to come together to address the complex issues facing the region
Africa Namibia The importance of safeguarding the country's ocean resources, given that they contribute at least 10 billion Namibian dollars (about US$528 million) annually to the country's economy, was emphasised by President Mbumba calling for urgent action
Europe Norway War in Europe, digital threats and climate change prompted authotiries to expand guidelines for crisis preparedness: now all inhabitants should be able to cope without water, electricity, digital communication and electronic payments for at least 7 days
Europe Montenegro Montenegrin solar manufacturer EPCG Solar Gradnja has so far installed around 40 MW of photovoltaic systems on 4300 roofs of homes and businesses in the country
Africa Ghana Accra was criss-crossed by a massive demonstration on Saturday, when civil society groups took to the streets to demand an end to the country's chronic electricity shortage
Europe Liechtenstein The second wheat beer festival in Triesenberg was well attended, reconfirming the success of the first edition
Asia Laos The number of students in 4th and 7th grade secondary schools across Laos decreased for the third consecutive year, in announcement arrived as a total of 115.500 students are preparing for their final exams this month
Asia Cambodia After the successful creation of 30 model villages, the Ministry of Rural Development is preparing to create another 250 by the end of the seventh term in 2028
America Peru Peru’s fisheries sector experienced a significant drop in seafood landings, falling year-on-year to 87.000 metric tons, largely due to climate change affecting water temperatures
Oceania Tuvalu Filipino priest Eliseo Napiere has been appointed by Pope Francis to head the papal mission in Tuvalu
Asia Kazakhstan 'Bella Principessa' - attributed to Leonardo da Vinci - was installed for the first time in the country in its new temporary site at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, where it will be on display for two months until 4 August
Asia Uzbekistan The implementation of the Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People project will be supported by a $100 million soft loan from the World Bank
Africa Liberia Security agencies, including the National Police, Immigration Services, the Anti-Drug Agency and the National Fire Brigade, concluded an analysis of the joint security operations implemented during the presidential and legislative 2023 elections