Blackouts and water crisis deepen turmoil in northern Sudan
Residents of Wadi Halfa have been without reliable drinking water for weeks after pumping stations broke down
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July 2025
Dangote says cheap Russian fuels jeopardise Africa’s refinery boom
Africa pumps about 7 million barrels of crude a day but refines only 40 % of what it consumes, forcing the continent to import some 120 million tonnes of fuel annually
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Sudanese pound plunges as dollar tops SDG 3,200
Economists blame a toxic mix of war spending, shuttered export sectors and unrestrained money printing by the Central Bank of Sudan
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Burhan‑allied JEM‑SLM units hold Khartoum, Port Sudan hostage
Market traders in Omdurman’s Sabreen bazaar say fighters in the joint force’s uniforms levied “taxes” on every tuk‑tuk and delivery truck this week
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SAF drone strike on Sudan’s Al‑Fula fuel market kills 5
SAF drones hit two fuel markets in the town and in nearby Abu Zabad on Monday, killing at least five people
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Twenty-five countries condemn Israel’s killing of Gaza civilians
Global powers condemned Israel’s deadly aid restrictions in Gaza and demanded the protection of civilians and an end to forced displacement.
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Kenya drops terror charges against activist Boniface Mwangi
Kenya dropped terrorism charges against activist Boniface Mwangi amid national and international criticism, instead accusing him of unlawfully possessing ammunition.
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Canada and FINCA launch $5M youth project
A five-year $5 million initiative will empower East African youth, especially women, with job skills, mentorship and business development support.
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Ramaphosa removes higher education minister amid scandal
South Africa’s president dismissed the education minister following accusations of fraudulent appointments and failure to answer parliamentary questions.
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Zambia plans refinery processing 60,000 barrels daily by 2026
Zambia signed an agreement to build a $1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola to meet domestic fuel demand and reduce import costs.
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