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Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, Ghana’s interior minister has said.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Sudan crisis: UN agency launches $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven countries

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

As the war in Sudan approaches a fourth year, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 123 partners appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion to support millions of people forced to flee the country in pursuit of safety. UN Africa News Read More

Human Rights

As conditions worsen in Ukraine, refugees struggle to return

February 17, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights0 comment

As Ukraine prepares to enter the fifth year of the full-scale Russian invasion on 24 February, UN monitors say harm to civilians has “demonstrably worsened”, while energy attacks and freezing temperatures are making it harder for displaced families to return. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Nigeria probes Temu over alleged data privacy breaches

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Nigeria’s data protection regulator has opened an investigation into Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu over suspected violations of the country’s privacy laws.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

U.S. Embassy in Ghana opens over 1,000 new visa Interview slots

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the release of more than 1,000 new interview appointments for B1/B2 visas, offering fresh opportunities for applicants seeking to travel to the U.S. for business or tourism.Sourced from Africanews Read More

FG releases ₦5bn relief fund for victims of Kano Singer Market inferno

February 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfrica Music, Nigerian Music0 comment

… support traders affected by the Singer Market fire. The Federal … ’s economy. Read also: Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to … speaking, the Chairman of the Singer Market Traders Association, Junaid … restoration of business activities in Singer Market, one of Kano … Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More

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Sudan: Thousands cling to a fragile hope in makeshift tents

February 16, 2026 Village ReporterUN Africa News0 comment

The Tawila camp for internally displaced in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region is home to more than half a million people who live in makeshift huts of sticks, hay and plastic sheeting. UN Africa News Read More

TRENDS

Seven Ghanaian traders killed in Burkina Faso militant attack

Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits

Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine

South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

Sudan crisis: UN agency launches $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven countries

As conditions worsen in Ukraine, refugees struggle to return

Nigeria probes Temu over alleged data privacy breaches

U.S. Embassy in Ghana opens over 1,000 new visa Interview slots

FG releases ₦5bn relief fund for victims of Kano Singer Market inferno

Sudan: Thousands cling to a fragile hope in makeshift tents