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Reaching a single child in Sudan’s Darfur region can take days of negotiations, security clearances and travel across sandy roads that cut through shifting frontlines, UNICEF warned Friday – as children live “on the brink” of survival. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

U.S. and AU agree to create taskforce to bolster relations

January 29, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

On Wednesday the U.S. and African Union Commission green lighted a deal to create a task force between the two sides in order to bolster infrastructure and investment.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Kesheni Moodley joins Paymentology to drive growth across Africa

January 29, 2026 Elwin Mandowa

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Paymentology has a long-standing presence in Africa, working closely with banks, fintechs and mobile money providers across the region to deliver differentiated payment propositions and customer experiences through next-generation card technology. Building The post Kesheni Moodley… Read More

Human Rights

‘We children saw things that no one should ever have to see’ Holocaust survivor tells the UN

January 29, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, gave a harrowing and heart-rendering account of her childhood under Nazi persecution during Tuesday’s Holocaust Memorial event in New York, urging citizens worldwide to push back against ‘negativity’ by choosing “love, respect and compassion” in how they treat one another. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Heavy gunfire erupts near Niger capital’s airport before calm returns

January 29, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Uganda court releases rights activist on bail

January 28, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

A court in Uganda has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a leading human rights activist detained ahead of the country’s general election.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Ethiopian police arrest 22 in human trafficking crackdown

January 28, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Ethiopian police have arrested 22 people accused of smuggling nearly 2,000 migrants, in a network that reportedly caused at least two deaths and earned millions for those involved.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

DRC: Kinshasa and UN launch humanitarian response plan

January 28, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The Congolese government and humanitarian community in the country are calling for $1.4 billion to address needs on the ground amid ongoing fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Senegal: Tributes pour in following death of Halima Gadji

January 28, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Tributes have been pouring in the wake of the death of Senegalese actress and model Halima Gadji. Gadji was best known for her role in the series ‘Mistress of a Married Man’.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

‘We must stand up for our shared humanity – each and every day’: UN human rights chief

January 28, 2026 Village Reporterhuman rights

On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on the global community to “not only to look at our past, but to reflect on our present, and to safeguard our future.” Source UN News Read More

TRENDS

Reaching a child in Darfur is ‘hard-won and fragile’, says UNICEF

U.S. and AU agree to create taskforce to bolster relations

Kesheni Moodley joins Paymentology to drive growth across Africa

‘We children saw things that no one should ever have to see’ Holocaust survivor tells the UN

Heavy gunfire erupts near Niger capital’s airport before calm returns

Uganda court releases rights activist on bail

Ethiopian police arrest 22 in human trafficking crackdown

DRC: Kinshasa and UN launch humanitarian response plan

Senegal: Tributes pour in following death of Halima Gadji

‘We must stand up for our shared humanity – each and every day’: UN human rights chief