Ethiopia begins formal talks with bondholders on $1 billion debt
Ethiopia meets bondholders in Paris to address its defaulted $1 billion bond and explore options under the G20 Common Framework
Un meets RSF in Darfur to push relief amid worsening conditions
United Nations officials met Rapid Support Forces leaders in West Darfur to demand unrestricted aid access as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
ICC-wanted JEM commander Abdullah Banda returns to Sudan
ICC-suspect Abdullah Banda returned via Port Sudan in August and rejoined the North Darfur front
South Sudan court clears path for Machar trial to proceed
Court rejects immunity bid, clears Machar trial; UN and AU urge calm amid fears of renewed unrest
Cholera surges in South Kordofan amid medicine shortages
Cholera cases surge in Burhan’s army-controlled South Kordofan amid medicine and supply shortages while authorities struggle to save lives.
Mauritania reports first Rift Valley Fever death since 2022
Health ministry reports a fatal case of Rift Valley Fever and isolates those exposed while urging citizens to follow safety measures.
UN reimposes Iran sanctions after European snapback
The UN reinstated sanctions against Iran after Europe triggered a snapback, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions amid escalating tensions.
Stampede at vijay rally in India kills dozens
Washington Post: Iran courting confrontation with US
EU pledges €545M to expand Africa’s renewable energy access
The European Union pledged €545 million to support renewable energy projects across Africa, aiming to improve electricity access and accelerate the continent’s clean energy transition.
