Africa Ghana Tradional chief of Berekum area has warned against data leaks by bank staff, reminding that releasing private information is highly discouraging and affects rural areas where it is most important to create and support trust to advance financial inclusion
America Guyana With a Memorandum of Understanding signed with World Bank’s International Development Association IDA, Guyana has formally welcomed the Institution as a partner in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, strengthening its global reach
Africa Ivory Coast Abidjan African Performing Arts Market MASA opened its 14th edition under the theme "Performing Arts in Africa: A Tool for Economic and Social Integration" aiming to promote art as a tool for growth and a bridge between peoples
Africa Republic of the Congo President Sassou-N'Guesso visited Eni's Agri-hub, Sheng-Sheng's cassava flour production plant, and the Mouindi Protected Agricultural Zone ZAP dedicated to cassava and maize cultivation on an area of 400 hectares in Loudima.
Europe Italy 102.000 requests have been received by helpline Telefono Amico in 2025: loneliness, psychological distress, and existential issues are the problems that drive people to call; the main goal for 2026 is to offer 24/7 service, now available 15 hours a day
America Nicaragua The iconic statue of Christ the King at a roundabout in Managua was removed as part of the expansion and construction work on the Heroes and Martyrs of the Insurrection Highway, formerly called the John Paul II Highway; authorities say it will be restored
Africa Malawi At the 2026 Annual Meeting of National NTD Programme Managers in Africa in Lilongwe the Minister of Health remarked that strong strategies have been implemented in Malawi to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
Europe North Macedonia A wave of new drug seizures cast further doubt over North Macedonia’s ability to keep its medicinal cannabis industry in check
Asia Oman Beekepers in Oman are preparing for Al Baram season, the crucial time of year when Acacia tortilis and Acacia ehrenbergiana begin to bloom and their blossoms, the 'Baram', give distinctive, refined taste to honey
Oceania Palau As demand for better internet coverage grows in Palau, Starlink remains blocked: authorities seek to protect millions of dollars in national investment for internet connectivity, and avoid a financial burden that would fall on taxpayers
Africa Cameroon Welcomed by MPs to the rhythm of traditional drums and the cheers of thousands of faithful, Pope Leo XIV made a lasting impression on his journey to the Palace of Unity as, breaking with protocol, he reached out to the crowd to touch people's hands
Africa Liberia Additional Liberian dollar banknotes could be printed to buy gold from local miners and build up national reserves; some experts say the proposal of the Central Bank of Liberia to store gold at home is reasonable, but doubt about printing more currency
Europe Netherlands Regular inspection of technical installations to help prevent barn fires will be introduced as 'mandatory' probably starting this autumn, or as soon as feasibility research is completed and ongoing pilot project proven functional
Asia Laos First aquarium in laos is being planned in Vientiane, featuring freshwater species from the Mekong and regional rivers; The facility will include educational exhibits, conservation programs and research spaces