First UN flight lands in Khartoum to aid civilians after years
A UN flight landed in Khartoum, resuming humanitarian aid to civilians after years of war and enabling access to previously blocked regions.
Commercial strikes spread in Sudan amid fee hikes
Traders across Sudan have shut markets and staged strikes over rising local taxes and fees imposed by authorities
Nigeria sets its next presidential election for January 16, 2027
Electoral commission moves Nigeria’s presidential vote earlier to avoid Ramadan, and new electronic result transmission is authorised.
Kenyan man charged with recruiting youths to fight in Ukraine
A Kenyan man is charged with human trafficking after allegedly recruiting 22 youths for military service in Ukraine, with three previously injured in combat.
UN urges Security Council to refer Sudan conflict to ICC
The UN calls on the Security Council to refer Sudan’s conflict to the ICC, enforce arms embargoes, protect civilians, ensure aid, and halt human rights abuses.
Libya’s Haftar forces free soldiers held after Niger border clashes
Haftar’s eastern Libyan forces say they freed soldiers captured in January border clashes with armed groups near Niger, amid ongoing instability and division in Libya.
Macron and Madagascar leader agree to renew ties
French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar interim leader Michael Randrianirina agreed to renew ties, as Antananarivo balances relations with Russia during its political transition.
Why are the Saudis targeting Abu Dhabi?
Iran says US did not demand end to enrichment
South Africa’s debt stabilises for first time in nearly two decades
South Africa’s debt stabilises for the first time in 17 years while the government increases spending on security and plans cautious economic growth.
