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A Lagos coroner has initiated proceedings for an inquiry into the death of acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi’s toddler son, who died on 7 January at a Euracare hospital. The author and her husband accused the hospital of medical negligence.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands

February 26, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently expanded their activity in the border region between Nigeria, Niger and Benin, turning the zone into a flashpoint of violence.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

DRC: At least nine killed in drone strike that killed M23 spokesperson

February 26, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Sources have told various press agencies that the drone strike near the Rubaya mining site on 24 February that killed M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma also killed nine other people. It however missed the movement’s military commander.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes

February 26, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment

A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties. Source UN News Read More

Africa

South Sudan: Funding gaps threaten nearly 2 million displaced people

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

Funding shortfalls are putting the lives of more than 1.9 million displaced people in South Sudan at risk amid rising humanitarian needs, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Central African Republic enters ‘decisive’ phase after landmark elections

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

Fresh from holding the most extensive elections in its history, the Central African Republic (CAR) is entering what the UN’s top envoy in the country describes as a “decisive period” in consolidating fragile peace gains, even as security challenges persist and disarmament efforts continue. UN Africa News Read More

Europe

Ukraine: $588 billion recovery cost over the next 10 years

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterEurope News0 comment

Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 billion over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors continue to come under fire from Russian forces. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Zambia: politician arrested over allegedly faking image of president

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mambwe Zimba of Zambia was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly over a fake image posted on Facebook, depicting the country’s president lying in a casket.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Egypt urges more support for Lebanese army as it disarms Hezbollah

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon’s armed forces as the country moves forward with a plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah and bring all weapons under state control.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Europe

Ukraine: ‘Use every diplomatic tool to end this war’, top UN official tells Security Council

February 25, 2026 Village ReporterEurope News0 comment

The international community must “use every diplomatic tool” to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday as Russia’s full-scale invasion entered a fifth year. Source UN News Read More

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Nigeria: inquiry into death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi’s son opened

Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands

DRC: At least nine killed in drone strike that killed M23 spokesperson

World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes

South Sudan: Funding gaps threaten nearly 2 million displaced people

Central African Republic enters ‘decisive’ phase after landmark elections

Ukraine: $588 billion recovery cost over the next 10 years

Zambia: politician arrested over allegedly faking image of president

Egypt urges more support for Lebanese army as it disarms Hezbollah

Ukraine: ‘Use every diplomatic tool to end this war’, top UN official tells Security Council