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
America Bahamas New standards for the upcoming Junkanoo 2024/2025 season have been announced, requiring leaders to submit detailed reports on expenses and licences to register, after corruptions have been reported for years
America Panama A US$1,5 million drug incinerator has been inaugurated to curb pollution from open-air burning, making it the sole regional country equipped to safely dispose of confiscated narcotics
Africa Angola Growing use of minors in gold mining in the municipalities of Jamba and Chipindo, in the central province of Huila, has been reported by the National Institute for Children
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The black market in tobacco and tobacco products has been drastically reduced thanks to increased controls by the Indirect Tax Administration and other law enforcement agencies
America Belize The 'No Barriers Reef' project was launched by the Belize Tourism Board to celebrate World Ocean Day, offering Belizeans virtual reality experiences of the Belize Barrier Reef, ensuring free access to this natural wonder for all locals
Africa Central African Republic Residents of Bouar are reconnecting to running water after a decade of interruption, after facilities of the Central African Water Distribution Company were destroyed during the 2013 political-military crisis
Europe Croatia Pulapromet will offer free public transport in Pula on the days when the Croatian national team plays its matches at the European Championships now underway
Europe Switzerland Eighty countries have called for the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine to be the foundation of any peace agreement to end Russia's war in a communique issued on the second and final day of their gathering at a Swiss resort on 16 June
Europe Austria Approximately €17,9 million in grants will be made available for 'medium-sized' distributed energy storage projects; projects can be new or expansions of existing systems to meet size specifications
Europe Belgium Raccoon populations in Wallonia have continued to grow since their introduction into Belgium in the 1980s, posing a threat to biodiversity and public health, despite efforts to reduce their number
America Dominica The long-standing issue of delays in the payment of wages and salaries to employees of the Public Works Corporation has finally been resolved, revealed its General Manager
Asia Armenia The Armenian Bar Association issued a statement expressing deep concern about the excessive use of force against peaceful protesters after police injured 100 individuals, including at least 10 journalists