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Africa

South Sudan: ‘All the conditions for a human catastrophe are present’

January 31, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Military tensions in South Sudan are “rapidly expanding” between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria

January 31, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The two separate assaults overnight on Thursday are believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants.Sourced from Africanews Read More

C.R.E.A.M Platform affirms impact as Sterling Bank strengthens support for Nigeria’s creative economy

January 31, 2026 Village Reporter

… longterm financial infrastructure for Nigeria’s creative economy—linking … to fans, founded by Nigerian music icon and entrepreneur Dapo “ … Co-Creating Financial Solutions for Nigeria’s Tourism, Arts and … with the recognition of Nigerian entertainer and one of … Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More

Africa

Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis

January 30, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News

When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis

January 30, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Burkina Faso military government dissolves 100 political parties

January 30, 2026 Village Reporter

Burkina Faso’s military government dissolved all political parties on Thursday, whose activities had been suspended since the military rulers seized power in 2022.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Syria ceasefire welcomed, ‘Olympic truce’, Ukraine’s freezing children

January 30, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian Government and the mainly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), urging all parties to seize the moment to protect civilians and prevent further violations in the country’s northeast. Source UN News Read More

Europe

UN watchdog warns Ukraine war remains world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety

January 30, 2026 Village ReporterEurope News

The war in Ukraine remains the world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety as a fifth year of combat looms, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned on Friday, citing continued risks to power supplies at nuclear sites vulnerable to fighting nearby. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Iran steps up diplomacy as threat of US attack grows

January 30, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Iran is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions with the United States but that there are no concrete plans for talks with Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said FridaySourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by escalation of violence in South Sudan

January 30, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The world’s youngest country, South Sudan, is facing continued instability and violence as military escalation looms, following reports earlier this week that a senior army commander had called on troops to inflict indiscriminate violence against civilians in Jonglei state. UN Africa News Read More