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The Sudanese Army and allied Joint Forces on March 5, 2026, regained control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan following intense clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF had held the city since October 2025, during which international organisations and rights groups reported widespread abuses that could amount to […]
Sudan’s health authorities have raised alarm over a sharp increase in dengue fever, malaria and measles cases, warning that ongoing conflict continues to undermine the national response capacity. The Federal Ministry of Health reported that cumulative dengue fever infections had reached 6,976, including five deaths — a rise compared to the same period last year. […]
The Fraser Institute has released its 2025 global ranking of the most attractive mining jurisdictions, placing Morocco and Botswana at the top of the African continent, according to its annual survey. Published on the sidelines of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention held in Toronto from 1–4 March, the survey- considered a […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Rwanda announced early on Thursday that 164 refugees and asylum seekers were transferred overnight from Libya to Rwanda under an emergency evacuation arrangement. According to the agency, the latest relocation brings the total number of evacuees moved from Libya to Rwanda since 2019 to 2,924. Of […]
More than 3,000 civilians displaced from the town of Mustariha in North Darfur are living in dire conditions after attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a local medical group said on Thursday. In a statement, the Sudan Doctors Network said the assault forced families to flee without warning, abandoning their homes, belongings and […]
The United States and Burkina Faso have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement designed to strengthen regional health security in the Sahel and boost Burkina Faso’s ability to manage infectious disease threats, the US Department of State said in a statement. According to the State Department, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forms part of the […]
After several years of hardline pro-separatism diplomacy- marked by ambassador recalls, airspace closures, weaponized gas sales, suspended cooperation and sharp public statements- Algeria is softening its tone trying to mitigate damages through a more pragmatic approach. A series of recent moves with France, Spain and Niger, alongside tentative outreach to Mali, signal a recalibration away […]
Three African non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have formally commended Morocco for organizing a landmark international conference in support of the Central African Republic, reinforcing Rabat’s growing diplomatic role on the continent. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Liberia — collectively known as the “A3” — voiced their appreciation during a […]
Sudanese women’s organizations have called for urgent international funding and accountability measures to protect women and girls affected by the country’s ongoing conflict. In a memorandum addressed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to regional and global bodies, the groups urged immediate support for victims of violence, as well as food assistance for pregnant and breastfeeding […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the Integrated Aviation Transform Program (IATP), a continent-wide initiative designed to revitalize Africa’s aviation industry and enhance regional air connectivity. The program was unveiled on Feb. 25 during the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum held in Nairobi. The event was partly attended virtually. Mike Salawou, Director of the […]