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Mali faces tougher test after retaking Kidal

Mali’s recapture of Kidal delivers a symbolic victory, but separatist resistance and JNIM attacks pose major challenges

The White House has reportedly asked the Pentagon to prepare Iran strike options ahead of the US midterms

US warns of potential strikes on Ethiopian military bases as insecurity grows across northern regions

Um Kadada emergency groups say more than 244,000 people face severe hunger, water shortages and collapsing health services

Kenya steps up Ebola surveillance after its first confirmed death, tracing 57 contacts and quarantining 10

Sudan produced around 70 tonnes of gold in 2025, but only 14 tonnes were officially exported, exposing a 56-tonne gap

Burhan backed Northern State’s governor, rejecting criticism and praising his record, discipline and leadership

Paris accused Iranian officials of spreading false claims about France’s handling of student protests

RSF leadership reportedly summons commander Ali al-Balla as it investigates the killing of 23 fighters in North Kordofan

Iranian media say a 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to death over alleged religious insults posted online