Sudan
French wheat shipment heads to Sudan for first time in 18 years
67,000-tonne French wheat cargo bound for Sudan
Africa
Ebola deaths top 2,500 in Congo as outbreak spreads rapidly
UN warns Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading exponentially
Sudan
Kidnappings rise as gunmen abduct El Daein traders
Three merchants abducted at gunpoint in El Daein
Sudan
Port Sudan, Islamists expand overseas military contacts
Sudan Islamists expand networks from Ankara to Beijing
SPLM-North launches major offensive around South Kordofan city
Tribal representatives call for investigations and safe aid access as fighting leaves civilians stranded across South Kordofan.
At least 51 people die in Sokoto boat disaster in Nigeria
A boat disaster in Nigeria's Sokoto state kills at least 51 people as authorities continue rescue efforts and assess the incident.
Ethiopia and Russia strengthen AI and technology cooperation
Ethiopia and Russia advance technology cooperation through research, development, human capital and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Ethiopia central bank plans special $500 million forex auction
Ethiopia’s central bank will hold a special foreign exchange auction worth $500 million on Thursday for monetary policy purposes.
