Africa Benin As part of the Vodun Days 2026 event in Ouidah, in Maro Square paintings of the Egungun are on display, depicting them dancing: the Vodun Days Artistic Direction has chosen to go beyond live performance adding an exhibition of paintings of the Egungun
Asia Kazakhstan 7,5 million foreign tourists entered Kazakhstan in the first half of this year, with overall revenues from tourist accommodation rising by 25%
Oceania Papua New Guinea President Toroama has been re-elected in the 2025 Bougainville general election; PM Marape said government remained committed to dialogue and the result provides continuity and stability in leadership at a critical time for decision making
Africa Eritrea A seminar on integrated organic agricultural practices brought together experts and academics to share findings and discuss innovative solutions as part of Ministry efforts to ensure “Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere!”
Africa Republic of the Congo In Brazzaville and four other locations across the country, 645 candidates, mostly science baccalaureate holders, have been applying since September 24 for a place at the National Training Center for Statistics, Demography and Planning
Africa Gabon The ban on single-use plastic bags has come into force in supermarkets in the municipalities of Akanda, Libreville and Owendo, press reports; the measure comes after a four-month awareness campaign launched on June 23
Africa Ethiopia A cholera outbreak in Tigray has killed several gold miners and infected over 300 people remains uncontrolled; with a Case Fatality Rate of 3,1%, higher than emergency thresholds, it highlights vulnerability of mining communities to waterborne diseases
Europe Moldova Pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity claimed a clear lead and a new majority in parliamentary elections on 28 September, a pivotal moment for the country's future on its path to EU membership
Oceania Kiribati Leaders of Kiribati and the Marshall Islands have pressed world leaders to achieve a nuclear-free Pacific in separate remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
Africa Comoros Moroni citizens face a water supply crisis and now depend on tanker trucks and even tanks that they pay for; asking to fix city plumbing and restore public service, they say it is absurd to live through this difficulty in 2025 in the capital
Africa Lesotho The Revenue Services Lesotho and the Bankers Association of Lesotho signed an agreement to enhance institutional collaboration, tackle regulatory and operational challenges, and drive innovation in digital banking, cybersecurity, and economic resilience
Europe Russia Three earthquakes struck off the coast of Kamchatka in a period of heightened seismic activity in one of the world’s most geologically active regions; a series of quakes measuring up to magnitude 4,8; no reports of damage or injuries, no tsunami alerts
Oceania Micronesia A state of emergency due to toxic oil leaking from a World War II shipwreck in Chuuk Lagoon, has been declared; the leak is posing significant risks to marine life, coral reefs and the nation's fishing economy
Africa Ghana Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, has warned party members against using social media to address internal issues; he suggested members respect the party’s structures avoiding pronouncements online