Africa Morocco Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has a new geopolitical battlefield in the Sahel, where they are deploying radically different strategies; the area is under geopolitical reconstruction after the vacuum left by French withdrawal and the rise of Russia
America Saint Lucia A French contingent, including schools and optical companies from Martinique, collectively purchased over 4.200 pairs of recycled spectacles, including prescription glasses, sunglasses and frames, to donate to Saint Lucia's population
Africa Senegal The Dakar Biennial, a prestigious month-long event dedicated to contemporary African art, will be postponed from May to November as newly elected authorities wish to wait for optimal conditions
Europe Montenegro Air Montenegro said it cancelled flights from Podgorica to Tel Aviv, Israel, citing an analysis of the current geopolitical situation and risk assessment in the conflict zone
Asia Tajikistan Tourist companies have been urged not to send visitors to the Sarytag area because of the risk of contracting the plague; however, a new report by the Tourism Development Committee stated that the risk would not be significant
Oceania Nauru Against a background of intensifying competition in the region, Australia is funding a Chinese government-backed construction company with a troubled history to build the new port of Nauru
Africa Morocco The country occupies a strategic position as a gateway for international companies seeking access to the vast African market of over 1 billion consumers, said Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui
America Guatemala Guatemalan authorities raided the offices of the NGO ‘Save the Children’ after an investigation was opened into the allegedly abusive treatment of migrant children in Texas shelters
Asia Cambodia To further promote the road safety campaign, the Prime Minister announced the six provinces that recorded zero road accidents during the four-day celebration of the traditional Khmer New Year in mid-April
Europe San Marino The Economist exposed alleged ties between San Marino and Russia, denouncing an underestimated relationship that is 'cause for major concern', though the country voted for UN motion calling on Moscow to withdraw troops from invaded territories
Africa Mozambique Electoral registration for the elections scheduled for 9 October has been completed: in 45 days, the process aimed at registering 7.773.696 potential citizens
Africa Mali Bank of Africa of Mali will distribute dividends to its shareholders for the first time since 2020, thank to the repairing of its financial ratios
Europe North Macedonia The resounding victory of the conservative candidate Gordana Siljanovska (41,2% to 20,5%) over outgoing president Stevo Pendarovski, supported by Socialist Party, in the first round of the presidential elections reflects a general rising nationalist trend
Oceania New Zealand The much-debated total ban on the use of mobile phones in schools throughout New Zealand comes into effect today