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Local civil society groups and social media influencers called for protests last month after the government announced a crackdown on demonstrations.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

July 10, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

Top UN human rights officials have voiced serious concern over the imposition of sanctions by the United States targeting Francesca Albanese, a UN-appointed independent expert on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Source UN News Read More

Europe

UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday raised alarm over Greece’s decision to suspend the submission of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa, warning it risks breaching international law and undermining the country’s longstanding commitment to protecting those fleeing conflict and persecution. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

With Libya once again teetering on the brink of violence, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for calm amid rising military tensions in and around the capital, Tripoli. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Ancelotti has been coaching Brazil’s national football team since May this year. A Spanish court handed him a sentence of one year in prison and a hefty fine for committing tax fraud during his first term as Real Madrid manager in 2014.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale urges young people to back President Mahama

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has urged his fans to back President John Mahama, saying his government will help them put money in their pockets.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Europe

Ukrainian baker rises above adversity

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

At Hanna Honcharenko’s bakery in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, the scent of freshly baked bread represents a slice of home for many. The business, born out of hardship, is proof that with trust and support it is possible start again following the loss brought on by war. Source UN News Read More

Africa

More migrants arrive as Greece suspends asylum applications

July 10, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Over 500 migrants arrived at the Port of Lavrio near Athens Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from LibyaSourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu

July 9, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“Although we are Africa’s largest economy, with the largest consumer market and the continent’s most influential diaspora, the United States chose to bypass us in favour of nations which combined GDP is only a fraction of ours,’’ said ADC Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Record-breaking heat in Morocco spurs demand for air conditioning

July 9, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

As Morocco endures a severe heat wave this summer, temperatures have risen significantly above the usual averages in various areas.Sourced from Africanews Read More

TRENDS

Month: July 2025

Togo protest crackdown raises fears of worsening political crisis

UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications

Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud

Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale urges young people to back President Mahama

Ukrainian baker rises above adversity

More migrants arrive as Greece suspends asylum applications

Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu

Record-breaking heat in Morocco spurs demand for air conditioning