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On a visit to Juba last week, the head of the US State Department Bureau of African Affairs Nick Checker urged South Sudanese authorities to “take urgent action to restore peace.”Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Human rights in Mongolia, surge in sexual violence in Haiti, worsening hunger in Afghanistan

May 12, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Monday praised Mongolia’s recent human rights progress during a visit to the country, which recently adopted the region’s first law protecting human rights defenders. Source UN News Read More

Africa

UN launches major Nairobi expansion as Guterres highlights Africa’s growing global role

May 12, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

The United Nations on Monday launched a major expansion of its Nairobi headquarters, with Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto marking what officials described as a significant milestone for the Organization’s presence in Africa. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements

May 12, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Uganda and the Democratic Republic are looking to strenghten their cooperation with the signing of six new bilateral agreements on Monday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Military strikes, gang massacres in Nigeria kill around 100 civilians

May 12, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The Nigerian military and the “bandit” gangs it is fighting killed around 100 civilians Sunday in one of the bloodiest single days of the country’s conflict against armed groups, sources across the country have told AFP.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa

May 12, 2026 Elwin Mandowaafrica, africafeeds, Betting, Gambling, News, Online, online gambling, Science & Technology, Sports0 comment

SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za says South Africa’s online gambling market is moving into a new phase, as betting-led platforms expand beyond traditional sportsbook products and become broader digital entertainment destinations. The trend is being driven by a market where sports betting now plays the leading role in gambling activity. The National Gambling Board’s audited statistics for the 2024/25 financial year show total The post Betting-Led Entertainment… Read More

Africa

Kenya and France are organizing the Africa Forward 2026 summit [Africanews Today]

May 12, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Every Monday, Africanews Today brings you a new update on pan-African current affairsSourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Armed drones leading cause of civilian death in Sudan war: UN rights chief

May 11, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment

Drones caused more than 80 per cent of civilian deaths in Sudan’s war during the first four months of 2026, killing at least 880 people, the UN human rights chief said on Monday, warning that escalating drone warfare could push the conflict into an even deadlier phase. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré named top African player in French football league

May 11, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been voted the top African player in the French Ligue 1 football league, becoming the first Malian player to win the Marc-Vivien Foé prize, awarded by French broadcasters RFI and France 24.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Malawi

Malawi: When apologies arrive too late to matter: Atupele Muluzi’s “time to rest” mea culpa

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Global AuthorAtupele Muluzi, Malawi Elections, Malawi President, Peter Mutharika0 comment

By Jones Gadama Atupele Muluzi says he wants to “clarify respectfully and sincerely” the remarks he made during last year’s campaign about President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, specifically the line that “it is time for him to rest.” He insists the comments were never meant as an insult, that he respects the democratic choice Malawians made in electing an 85-year-old… Read More

TRENDS

Year: 2026

US official urges South Sudan authorities to uphold 2018 peace agreement

World News in Brief: Human rights in Mongolia, surge in sexual violence in Haiti, worsening hunger in Afghanistan

UN launches major Nairobi expansion as Guterres highlights Africa’s growing global role

Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements

Military strikes, gang massacres in Nigeria kill around 100 civilians

Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa

Kenya and France are organizing the Africa Forward 2026 summit [Africanews Today]

Armed drones leading cause of civilian death in Sudan war: UN rights chief

Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré named top African player in French football league

Malawi: When apologies arrive too late to matter: Atupele Muluzi’s “time to rest” mea culpa