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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN World Court

January 17, 2026 Village ReporterAsia News0 comment
Myanmar on Friday rejected allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority, telling the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the Gambia’s case rests on “unsubstantiated allegations,” as public hearings continued in a landmark case on the application of the Genocide Convention. Source UN News Read More

South Africa to probe Iran’s role in naval drills that angered US

January 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment
The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Pretoria, which is trying to repair strained relations with the United States. Ties have worsened under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has accused South Africa of anti-American policies, imposed steep trade tariffsSourced from Africanews Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Families in ‘survival mode’ amid Russian strikes and deadly cold

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterEurope News0 comment
Families across Ukraine are in “constant survival mode” amid ongoing waves of Russian missile and drone strikes that have left blocks without power for days at a time, while temperatures plunge to deadly lows, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. Source UN News Read More
Africa 

Aid cuts push millions in West and Central Africa deeper into hunger

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment
 A staggering 55 million people across West and Central Africa are expected to suffer crisis levels of hunger, or worse, during the lean season from June to August as funding cuts to humanitarian operations continue amid rising violence and displacement.  UN Africa News Read More
Africa 

Amid Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, Chad shows ‘act of solidarity’

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment
In war-torn Sudan, local communities say they don’t have enough settlements for the internally displaced, few solutions for women who have suffered sexual violence – and there’s a lack of aid available for people with disabilities. UN Africa News Read More
Africa 

Uganda: tensions between police and protesters as Museveni leads polls

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment
Police in the Ugandan capital of Kampala lobbed tear gas at protesters and put out fires lit after the Ugandan electoral commission announced early results showing incumbent president Yoweri Museveni leading a presidential ballot.Sourced from Africanews Read More
Africa 

AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment
Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, holding onto top spot as Morocco seal their place in the final on home ground.Sourced from Africanews Read More
Africa 

Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment
Russia’s new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African country’s military leader, as the two nations continue to strengthen ties.Sourced from Africanews Read More
Africa 

Uganda’s election internet blackout meets Tanzania’s warning

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment
“To our partners in the diplomatic community and foreigners residing here in Tanzania, I express my sincere sympathy for the uncertainty, service restrictions and internet shutdowns you experienced,”Sourced from Africanews Read More
Human Rights 

UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads

January 15, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment
In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” – even as international cooperation is fraying at the moment it is most needed. Source UN News Read More

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  • Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN World Court January 17, 2026
  • South Africa to probe Iran’s role in naval drills that angered US January 17, 2026
  • Ukraine: Families in ‘survival mode’ amid Russian strikes and deadly cold January 16, 2026
  • Aid cuts push millions in West and Central Africa deeper into hunger January 16, 2026
  • Amid Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, Chad shows ‘act of solidarity’ January 16, 2026
  • Uganda: tensions between police and protesters as Museveni leads polls January 16, 2026
  • AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race? January 16, 2026
  • Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen January 16, 2026
  • Uganda’s election internet blackout meets Tanzania’s warning January 16, 2026
  • UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads January 15, 2026
  • Security Council LIVE: UN raises alarm over deadly Iran protests and ‘possible military strikes’ January 15, 2026
  • Kenya secures zero-duty access to China January 15, 2026

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