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UNICEF Warns of “Massive Disaster” in Sudan’s El Obeid as Hunger, Disease and Displacement Deepen
Malnutrition, cholera and displacement deepen in El Obeid as insecurity obstructs aid deliveries across North Kordofan.
Sudanese Army Advances in North Kordofan After Destroying 62 RSF Vehicles
The Sudanese army and allied armed struggle groups reported new gains in North Kordofan, saying they destroyed dozens of Rapid Support Forces vehicles and seized military equipment during recent clashes.
Chemical Weapons Allegations Deepen International Pressure on Sudan’s Army
Allegations against Sudan’s army are driving sanctions, wider scrutiny and growing fears of international isolation.
WHO Chief Warns of Unprecedented Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization has warned that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading at an unprecedented pace, with thousands of confirmed cases and hundreds of deaths amid ongoing security challenges.
Sixth-generation wildfires ravage Mediterranean forests, setting record numbers in Algeria and Tunisia
The Mediterranean region has become a climate hotspot as record-breaking heatwaves fuel widespread wildfires across North Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East, causing severe environmental and economic losses.
Pregnant women in Sudan’s Damazin await medical care amid failing health services
In a displacement camp in Damazin, Sudan, pregnant women face growing health risks as medical services decline and clinics providing essential care remain closed due to a lack of funding.
More Than 50 Malian Soldiers Reported Killed in Northern Convoy Ambush
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked fighters ambushed a convoy near Anefis, killing or capturing dozens of soldiers.
Why Did Burkina Faso’s Gen. Traoré Confront Islamic Leaders?
Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré has intensified measures against what he describes as religious extremism, introducing new restrictions on preaching and Islamic education while defending a controversial religious freedoms law.
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Reaches 930 as Outbreak Spreads at Record Pace
At least 930 people have died from 2,344 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo as the outbreak spreads at record speed.
On International Day, UN honors Nelson Mandela’s legacy in fighting racism and poverty
The United Nations marked Nelson Mandela International Day by highlighting the South African leader’s legacy in combating racism, poverty, and inequality, while renewing calls for social justice and equal opportunities worldwide.
Britain targets Sudan’s war economy with sanctions on gold and finance networks
Britain sanctioned 11 Sudanese individuals and entities accused of using gold and finance networks to sustain the SAF-RSF war.
Leaked Document Says Sudanese Army Accepted U.S. Ceasefire Plan With Conditions
A leaked document says Sudan's military accepted a U.S.-backed 90-day ceasefire proposal but insists the RSF must first withdraw from all territory it controls.
Ghana Conference Urges Slave-Trading Nations to Apologize and Pay Reparations
African and Caribbean leaders meeting in Accra on Friday called on countries that once profited from the transatlantic slave trade to issue formal apologies and provide reparations.
Food for Sex: MSF Exposes Horrific Abuses in Sudan Border Camps
Médecins Sans Frontières uncovered sexual exploitation in Chad’s refugee camps near Sudan, including cases where food or jobs were exchanged for sex, with minors among the victims. The probe led to 18 staff dismissals.
UN Warning: Sudan Approaches a More Dangerous Humanitarian Phase
Three UN reports issued in late May paint a grim picture of Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, warning of escalating hunger, mass displacement, collapsing services, and rising risks for women and children.
U.S. Congress Escalates on Sudan, Condemns Both Warring Sides
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a resolution condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan, urging a negotiated settlement to end the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Sudan’s War Enters Fourth Year: 18 Million Displaced, 20 Million Hungry
As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, political leader Sharif Mohamed Osman warns there is no military solution, no future with Islamists in power, and no peace without genuine civilian leadership.
Sudanese Army Thwarts Attack in South Kordofan as Hemedti Vows Long War of Attrition
Amid escalating tensions on the ground in Sudan and the widening scope of clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, fighting continues across several strategic areas in the south and west of the country. The confrontations reflect ongoing attempts by both sides to control supply routes.
Calm Returns to Mali Capital After Deadly Clashes as Uncertainty Deepens
A fragile calm returned to Bamako and Kati after two days of heavy fighting between the army and armed groups. The situation remains tense following the killing of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and the disappearance of junta leader Assimi Goïta, amid ongoing jihadist and separatist attacks.