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A new UN plan for Libya aims to overcome political deadlock, put the country back on the path to long-awaited presidential elections and renew the legitimacy of its institutions, the Security Council heard on Monday. UN Africa News Read More

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Pics of the day: December 16, 2024

December 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Kenyan man jailed 50 years for murdering gay rights Activist

December 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Odhiambo denied killing his housemate despite samples of his DNA being found on the victim’s body. He can appeal the sentencing.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

December 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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ECOWAS summit kicks off in Abuja; Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger absent

December 15, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The 66th ECOWAS, which will be chaired by Bola Tinubu, has kicked off. Notably absent are coup-hit Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, who severed ties with the block, accusing them of unfair coup-related sanctions.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Iran: UN experts call for strict new hijab law to be repealed

December 14, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Iranian women and girls now face prison terms of up to 15 years and possible death sentences for failing to wear a hijab, through a new strict law on religious dress and behaviour that was due to take effect on Friday. Source UN News Read More

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirms bid to host Formula One race

December 14, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The continent has not hosted a grand prix since the 1993 South Africa Grand Prix at the Kyalami Circuit just north of Johannesburg.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

UN rights chief urges accountability for post-electoral violence in Venezuela

December 13, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday reiterated the need for accountability for post-electoral violence in Venezuela and alleged excessive use of force during protests that left at least 28 people dead. Source UN News Read More

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Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa

December 13, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on Friday, calling for renewed solidarity with nations in the region. UN Africa News Read More

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China sentences former national football coach to 20 years in prison for bribery

December 13, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Li Tie, who played as a midfielder for Everton in the English Premier League, was found guilty of a string of offences relating to giving and receiving bribes.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Year: 2024

UN announces plan to address political impasse, overdue elections in Libya

Pics of the day: December 16, 2024

Kenyan man jailed 50 years for murdering gay rights Activist

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

ECOWAS summit kicks off in Abuja; Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger absent

Iran: UN experts call for strict new hijab law to be repealed

Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirms bid to host Formula One race

UN rights chief urges accountability for post-electoral violence in Venezuela

Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa

China sentences former national football coach to 20 years in prison for bribery