Splintered Sudan: Why a parallel government is worse than a deadlocked war
The formation of a parallel government in Sudan by the paramilitary RSF and its allies portends grim possibilities for a nation already battling what is already the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
3 Sep, 2025
Suicide bomber targets Libya’s military barracks
No casualties were reported in the attack on the headquarters of Libya’s 444th Combat Brigade.
3 Sep, 2025
South Sudan, DRC peacekeeping missions at risk over funding cuts: UN
UN peacekeeping missions are under severe financial pressure and US cuts could limit their ability to protect civilians in places like South Sudan and DRC, a UN peacekeeping spokesperson said on Tuesday.
2 Sep, 2025
Clashes in the northeast of South Sudan kill at least 20 people
At least 20 people have been killed after fierce armed clashes broke out in South Sudan’s northeastern state of Upper Nile on Monday, local media report.
2 Sep, 2025
Egypt’s foreign minister urges Security Council overhaul, slams Western ‘double standards’
Somalia Red Crescent trains youth on first aid with Turkish Red Crescent’s support
South Sudan President Kiir sacks governor, reshuffles cabinet
Landslide kills more than 1,000 people in Sudan
South Africa confronts vigilantes targeting immigrants in hospitals
1 Sep, 2025
Guinea lifts media restrictions ahead of referendum
Guinea media can give voice to banned parties ahead of a September referendum, the president of the country’s media regulator said on Monday.
1 Sep, 2025
AU voices concern over US migrant deals with African nations
The African Union’s (AU) rights body has expressed concern over deals by Rwanda and Uganda with the US that would allow the transfer of deportees to those countries.
1 Sep, 2025
Sudan shuts down major oil processing facility following drone attacks
Sudan has initiated a shutdown of a major oil processing facility following drone attacks it blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
1 Sep, 2025
Sudan records more than 100,000 cholera cases in one year: UN
More than 100,000 cholera infections were reported in the war-hit Sudan in one year, the United Nations said on Monday.
1 Sep, 2025
Ghana sacks Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo over abuse of office
The President of Ghana John Mahama has sacked the West African country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo after an investigation found her guilty of alleged abuse of office.
1 Sep, 2025
Diving into inclusion: Nigerian coach teaches swimming to children with disabilities
This Nigerian swimming coach is turning fear into freedom by teaching children with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds how to survive and thrive in the water.
1 Sep, 2025
Rare statue of Egyptian god Pataikos discovered in Türkiye
Commagene site excavations uncover unique faience amulets, marking first Pataikos discovery in Anatolia
1 Sep, 2025
UK closes embassy in Cairo as Egyptian authorities remove security barriers
The embassy says the move follows removal of security barriers by the Egyptian authorities.
1 Sep, 2025
Sudan’s war: History destroyed as museums, artefacts become casualties
More than 20 museums across Sudan have been looted or destroyed, according to officials, who estimate the total value of the losses to be around $110 million so far.
31 Aug, 2025
RSF’s commander Dagalo sworn in as head of parallel government in Sudan
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has been sworn in as the head of a parallel government in Sudan.
