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Nigeria: Schools should be ‘sanctuaries not targets’ says deputy UN chief following latest mass abduction

November 22, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The UN Deputy Secretary-General voiced deep alarm on Saturday over the latest mass abduction from a school in Nigeria, calling for the immediate release of those taken. UN Africa News Read More

Human Rights

From silence to strength: Women leaders speak out in South Sudan

November 22, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

Scolded for wanting to go to school as a girl and dismissed or ignored as an adult, Awrelia from Wau in South Sudan has learnt to advocate for herself, her children and for the women in her community. Source UN News Read More

Africa

UN decries ‘truly horrific’ massacres in DR Congo

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Seventeen civilians, including women in labour and patients receiving care, were slaughtered inside a Catholic Church-run health centre in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last week. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Fugees’ Pras Michel jailed 14 years in US foreign money case

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Prosecutors also said Michel attempted to interfere in a Justice Department investigation into Jho Low, tampered with witnesses, and lied repeatedly during his trial.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Why schoolchildren are often abducted in Nigeria and who the usual kidnappers are

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Nigeria suffered its second mass school abduction this week with authorities confirming an attack on a Catholic school in the conflict-battered northern region of the country on Friday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

EU sanctions top Sudan paramilitary chief over Darfur abuses

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The European Union imposed sanctions on a top leader of Sudan’s paramilitary group over “grave and ongoing atrocities” by his forces in the more than two-year war with the Sudanese army,Sourced from Africanews Read More

Europe

Fleeing the frontline in Ukraine

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

The lives of people living in Ukraine on the frontline of the war with Russia are becoming more tenuous and support is being provided for those who want to leave as well as those who want to stay in their homes. Source UN News Read More

Europe

Civilian deaths in Ukraine surge past last year’s toll as winter deepens crisis, Security Council warned

November 20, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

Millions in Ukraine have been left without heating, water or basic public services as winter temperatures plunge – and civilian deaths this year have already surpassed the total for 2024, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown

November 20, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoing cancer treatment.Sourced from Africanews Read More