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Africa

DR Congo names first female prime minister amid escalating violence

April 2, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, assumes her new role at a critical juncture for the nation, particularly in the strife-torn eastern region.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Israel urged to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

April 2, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Explainer: Feeding Haiti in times of crisis

April 1, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Almost five million Haitians are going hungry and need food assistance, according to recent UN figures, but the violence and related insecurity created by heavily armed rival gangs operating mainly in the capital are posing more questions about how to make sure those beleaguered people get enough to eat, now and in the future. Source UN News Read More

Africa

South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running in elections

April 1, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming elections, the Independent Electoral Commission has ruled. The former president has until April 2 to appeal.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Togo: After public outcry, President Gnassingbé orders constitutional reform back to parliament

April 1, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Following the announcement on Friday (Mar. 29), some Togolese took to social media to criticize the move arguing that “the will of the people that the bill be dropped altogether.”Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

From Desperation to Determination: Indonesian Trafficking Survivors Demand Justice

March 31, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Working abroad can be a way for Indonesians to earn much more than they could at home, and provide for their families. However, for some the journey can turn into a nightmare, with long hours, wages withheld, and abuse. The UN is working closely with the government to help bring trafficked workers home. Source UN News Read More

Africa

A Filipino villager is nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews, Good Friday, nailed to a cross

A Filipino villager has been nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to praying for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea. On Friday, over a hundred people watched on as 10 devotees were nailed to wooden crosses, among… Read More

Africa

Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable

March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. The feature was shut down in the U.K., France and Germany last year. Launched in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from national and international news organizations, as well as smaller, local publications. Meta says users… Read More

Pacific

First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar

March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 Village ReporterAsia News

A 12-year-girl who was allegedly raped repeatedly by her stepfather has been described by Madagascar’s Chief Inspector of Police as “courageous” after she came forward to tell her story during an information session on gender-based violence supported by the United Nations. UN News spoke to Commissioner Aina Randriambelo, who described what efforts her country is making to promote gender equality and… Read More

Pacific

First Person: Japanese town leads the way to a low waste society

March 29, 2024 Village ReporterAsia News

When the landfill in Osaki, in the southwest of Japan, reached capacity, an incinerator was the logical next step. Instead, the town decided to get serious about recycling. Ahead of International Zero Waste day, marked on 30 March, Kasumi Fujita, a town councillor committed to Osaki’s low waste policies, tells UN News what inspired her. Source UN News Read More