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Africa

Sudanese fans find hope in AFCON despite ongoing conflict

December 25, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

For the Sudanese people, AFCON 2025 is more than just a football tournament; it is a rare beacon of hope. As Sudan endures more than two and a half years of devastating war, fans have flocked to Morocco, eager to witness their team bring a moment of joy amidst the hardship.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week

December 25, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Five dead in Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash

December 25, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Historic vote looms in Central African Republic as UN urges peaceful participation

December 24, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

With Central Africans set to vote in presidential, legislative, regional and long-delayed municipal elections this weekend, the United Nations has appealed for calm and restraint, warning that the credibility of the process will be critical to consolidating peace after years of conflict and instability. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Central African Republic elections set for Dec 28 amid Russia ties

December 24, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The Central African Republic will hold presidential and legislative elections on December 28, as concerns about armed groups have led to a growing reliance on Russia for security.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Europe

Overnight strikes leave death, destruction and power outages in Ukraine

December 23, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

A new wave of overnight strikes and front-line hostilities in Ukraine have caused further civilian casualties and damage to critical energy infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

Security Council remains divided over Iran nuclear programme, sanctions stay in place

December 23, 2025 Village ReporterAsia News

At a meeting to discuss nuclear non-proliferation on Tuesday, the Security Council’s stance on Iran’s nuclear activities remained divided on the issue, split between those who support the reinstatement of sanctions, and the members who believe the sanctions should be permanently lifted, whilst questioning the legality of the meeting itself. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are coerced from all sides

December 23, 2025 Village ReporterAsia News

As Myanmar approaches elections scheduled for 28 December, the UN’s top human rights official has said that civilians are being coerced from all sides – forced by the military to vote and threatened by armed opposition groups to boycott – in a climate of fear, violence and mass repression. Source UN News Read More

Africa

LIVE: Security Council meets on Somalia, Iran

December 23, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The Security Council convenes today for a packed agenda. At 10 am, members are set to vote on a draft resolution extending the mandate of the African Union support mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which supports Somali authorities in stabilisation efforts and the fight against armed groups. The Council will then hear a briefing on Iran and the implementation of resolution… Read More

Africa

DR Congo: Displaced people in South Kivu close to ‘utter desperation’, WFP says

December 23, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

An estimated 500,000 people have been forced from their homes since fighting erupted in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the beginning of December. UN Africa News Read More