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South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US in July

September 7, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Rights groups have argued that the Trump administration’s increasing practice of deporting migrants to third countries violated international law and the basic rights of migrantsSourced from Africanews Read More

Excitement builds as Nigeria prepares to host premier amateur MMA tourney

September 6, 2025 Village ReporterAfrica Music, Nigerian Music0 comment

… of the Nigerian national anthem by renowned singer Atela, followed … from distinguished figures in Nigerian sports. The closing ceremony … Fight Confederation (AFC) and Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation … for amateur MMA in Nigeria, drawing attention from … Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More

WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives

September 6, 2025 Global Author0 comment

The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major new initiative urging countries to raise real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 through health taxes in a move designed to curb chronic diseases and generate critical public revenue. The “3 by 35” Initiative comes at a time when health systems are under… Read More

Malawi

Malawians head to the voting booths in 8 days’ time!

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Global AuthorMalawians voting0 comment

By Janet Karim 15 And if it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. — Joshua… Read More

Zambia: Court rules for repatriation of ex-President’s remains

September 6, 2025 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Edgar Lungu, Lungu, News, Southern Africa, Zambia

A South African court has ordered the repatriation of the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state burial in Zambia, despite objections from his family. The ruling which goes in favour of the Zambian government ends a contentious legal battle over where the late leader should be laid to rest. It highlights deep The post Zambia: Court… Read More

Senegal’s Layene Sufi Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

September 6, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Thousands gathered in Dakar’s Yoff neighbourhood to mark the day with chanting and prayers.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Amid escalating attacks in Gaza, UN rights chief calls on US to withdraw sanctions against Palestinian rights groups

September 5, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

Sanctions imposed by the United States on three prominent and well-respected Palestinian human rights groups are “completely unacceptable and should be withdrawn”, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

UN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip

September 5, 2025 Village ReporterAsia News

Speaking to journalists in the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Friday, UN chief António Guterres rounded off the first ever visit to the Pacific nation by a sitting Secretary-General, paying tribute to the country’s unbroken 50-year run as a multilingual democracy – which is now beset by major economic and environmental challenges. Source UN News Read More

World leaders recognized for championing the WHO Pandemic Agreement

September 5, 2025 Global AuthorHealth News

The World Health Organization has formally recognized the pivotal role of a number of heads of state and government in securing the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in May 2025. At a special event at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on 10 July 2025, plaques were presented to the representatives of two countries whose… Read More

Africa

The linguistic diversity of Africa and Its absence in AI development

September 5, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Although Africa is home to a huge proportion of the world’s languages – well over a quarter according to some estimates – many are missing when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI).Sourced from Africanews Read More

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