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New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘audaciously’ in inaugural address

January 2, 2026 Village Reporter

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to use the power of government to improve the lives of working people.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Venus Williams to return to Australian Open

January 2, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which gets underway later this month. At the age of 45, Williams is to become the oldest woman to compete in the tournament.Sourced from Africanews Read More

‘If E Reach Your Turn No Pick’ – Singer 9ice Spotted Picking Dollars During Performance, Sparks Nigerians Reaction

January 2, 2026 Village Reporter

Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Abolore Adegbola Akande, … 9ice, has sparked reactions from Nigerians over a viral clip of … at the Lagos’ Rewind Flashback Concert. Naija News reports that during … Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More

Africa

Gerard Piqué explores Algiers as Kings League expands to Algeria

January 2, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The visit is seen as a sign of the league’s growing global appeal and Algeria’s rising profile in digital football entertainment, blending sport, culture and new media.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Lions, Eagles and more: AFCON 2025 teams and their nicknames

January 2, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

UN Finds dire conditions on first visit to Sudan’s el-Fasher since its fall

January 1, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The UN says hundreds of civilians remain, facing shortages of medicine, education and basic supplies. Food prices are extreme, with a kilogram of rice reportedly costing up to 100 dollars.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Results expected 5 January after landmark elections in Central African Republic

December 31, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Voting proceeded largely as planned in the Central African Republic’s first-ever combined presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections, and ballot counting is now complete, the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) said on Wednesday, with results expected to be announced on 5 January. UN Africa News Read More

Europe

Ukraine: Attacks disrupt heating as temperatures plunge

December 31, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

Recent attacks across Ukraine have killed civilians, damaged critical infrastructure and cut heating and power supplies for millions, UN humanitarians report, as temperatures drop below freezing. Source UN News Read More

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Uganda: Opposition figure Kizza Besigye denied bail

December 31, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been denied bail by the country’s high court. During a court session on Tuesday, he described the treason allegations against him as ‘persecution’.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Occupied West Bank: more Palestinians see their homes demolished by Israeli Military

December 31, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Residents of the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank looked on, devastated, as the Israeli military demolished buildings in the camp. Some have already been displaced multiple times.Sourced from Africanews Read More