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Africa

EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal amid overfishing concerns

November 13, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The EU delegation in Senegal confirmed the decision on Tuesday, highlighting concerns over monitoring and control of both Senegalese and foreign vessels, especially those operating from Dakar’s port.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Ghana’s Supreme Court restores NPP’s Parliamentary majority ahead of December election

November 13, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The case was brought to the apex court by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the NPP caucus in Parliament, who sought to overturn Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

World’s longest detained journalist wins rights prize

November 13, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

He was arrested in 2001 after his newspaper published letters demanding democratic reforms.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Ugandans detained for insulting President Museveni and family on TikTok

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The two men, along with a third defendant, Julius Tayebwa (19), face charges of hate speech and spreading “malicious information” against the president’s family and musicians associated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025. UN Africa News Read More

Europe

1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterEurope News

With Ukraine approaching 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion, civilians are facing mounting challenges as intense attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, according to UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Source UN News Read More

Pacific

The Philippines brace for more storms amid devastating typhoon season

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterAsia News

After enduring 12 typhoons this year, including two back-to-back storms in less than a month, communities across the Philippines are bracing for more extreme weather. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Climate adaption: Unfulfilled pledges mean “lost lives and denied development” – UN chief

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Africa is facing “intolerable injustice,” the United Nations secretary general told COP 29 attendees on Tuesday (Nov. 12). According to the World Meteorological Organization, African countries are losing 2-5% of GDP and many are spending up to 9% of their budgets for climate adaptation policies.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Sudan: Allies of warring generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ Security Council hears

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN’s top political affairs official told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that a ceasefire and a negotiated political solution remain the only viable path to peace. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Vladimir Putin affirms “full support” for Africa

November 12, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Experts note that the rhetoric used by Putin evokes parallels with the Cold War, calling into question the depth of economic relations between Russia and Africa.Sourced from Africanews Read More