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Almost four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aid teams continue to adapt to the lethal reality of working in a modern war zone. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Nigeria to take over anti-jihadist operations after US Christmas strikes

January 7, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The Nigerian air force will take over from the United States after Washington’s Christmas Day strikes against jihadists, relying on American reconnaissance flights to support its own operations,Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

CAR President extends Putin invitation

January 7, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Europe

UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraine’s bread basket

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterEurope News0 comment

Ukraine’s agricultural sector remains under intense pressure as the war continues to disrupt food production and endanger civilians, the UN food security agency warned on Tuesday, as it unveiled a new three-year plan to help farmers survive and protect their livelihoods. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Thirteen more lives lost in Sudan as 1,000th day of war looms

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

Thirteen more lives – including children – were reportedly lost on Tuesday in another drone attack on Sudan’s North Kordofan region. UN Africa News Read More

Human Rights

Venezuela’s people must be heard, insists UN human rights chief

January 6, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment

Responding to the seizure of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday reiterated deep concerns that the military operation undermined fundamental protections for sovereign countries. Source UN News Read More

Africa

AFCON four-year cycle change sparks coach backlash

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle instead of every two years has not been well-received by coaches at the tournament.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Patrice Lumumba lookalike goes viral supporting DR Congo at AFCON 2025

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Congolese supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has become a social media star by posing like a statue of the country’s assassinated independence hero, Patrice Lumumba, during matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Uganda denies plans for election internet shutdown

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Ugandan has denied plans to shut down internet access during next week’s elections, dismissing reports of a possible blackout as unfounded.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Pacific

Iran protests: UN warns against further bloodshed

January 6, 2026 Village ReporterAsia News0 comment

As protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran – sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis – continued for a ninth day, the UN Secretary-General said he was “deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries,” resulting from clashes between security forces and protesters. Source UN News Read More

TRENDS

Drones, fear and exhaustion: The daily reality of providing aid to Ukraine

Nigeria to take over anti-jihadist operations after US Christmas strikes

CAR President extends Putin invitation

UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraine’s bread basket

Thirteen more lives lost in Sudan as 1,000th day of war looms

Venezuela’s people must be heard, insists UN human rights chief

AFCON four-year cycle change sparks coach backlash

Patrice Lumumba lookalike goes viral supporting DR Congo at AFCON 2025

Uganda denies plans for election internet shutdown

Iran protests: UN warns against further bloodshed