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Cholera Crisis in Sudan's War-Weary Capital In a city already battered by war, the specter of cholera has resurfaced with lethal intensity. As of Thursday, at least 70 lives have been claimed in just two days in Khartoum, Sudan's beleaguered capital, according to health officials. Imagine that—70 lives, each a mosaic of stories and dreams, lost amidst a profound public health quagmire. The numbers are stark and staggering. On Wednesday alone, Khartoum's Health Ministry documented 942 new infections alongside…

Cholera Outbreak Deepens in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict The grim echoes of cholera reverberate through Sudan, exacerbating a land already torn by conflict. On Tuesday, a prominent medical organization sounded the alarm over this escalating crisis. Their teams are tirelessly attending to hundreds of patients in Khartoum and its surroundings. Those familiar with the struggle know the name Doctors Without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Joyce Bakker, MSF's dedicated coordinator for Sudan, shared that the…

South Africa Reacts To Controversial Remarks by President Trump Amid swirling debates and high expectations, South Africans expressed strong discontent on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump's repetition of discredited claims about a so-called "white genocide" targeting farmers. This occurred during a pivotal meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The discussions, which aimed at mending the delicate fabric of bilateral relations, took an unexpected turn when Trump reiterated accusations of land seizures from…

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Over Alleged Chemical Weapons Use In a significant move, the United States announced plans to impose sanctions on Sudan following accusations that the Sudanese government utilized chemical weapons during the 2024 confrontations between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. As conveyed by the State Department on Thursday, these sanctions are expected to commence around June 6, subsequent to congressional notification. Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated, “The…

Deported Migrants Rerouted to Djibouti: A Legal Quagmire A recent court ruling has temporarily stranded eight deported migrants from the United States in Djibouti, instead of their intended destination, South Sudan. This unexpected development has sparked frustration within the Trump administration, highlighting the ongoing complexities of deportation protocols. The individuals, hailing from diverse nations, were deported largely due to past convictions involving violent offenses. Have these past actions overshadowed…

Nigerian Army Engages in Midnight Operation Against Boko Haram The quiet, eerie calm of a northeastern Nigerian night was shattered when the army launched a daring operation against Boko Haram insurgents. The targeted strike occurred in the early hours, around 1 a.m., in the tumultuous Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state. At least 16 militants met their demise, according to Onyechi Anele, the army's spokesperson. What drives such audacious nocturnal operations? The need, of course, to counteract the tenacity of…

In a tense and volatile climate, Sudan has once again become a theater of intense conflict. The city of Omdurman, nestled against the majestic flow of the Nile, resounded with the cacophony of warfare on Tuesday. This unrest serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile peace that once inhabited the nation's heart. But what led us to this juncture? The Sudanese army, in a strategic maneuver, engaged in fierce battles against rival paramilitary forces in Omdurman. According to descriptions from a correspondent of Agence…

Khartoum Declared Free of RSF Presence On Tuesday, the Sudanese army made a significant announcement: Khartoum, the nation's capital, is now "completely free" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after enduring months of intense skirmishes. With a sense of tangible relief, army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah proclaimed in a recorded statement, "We announce today the full clearing of the entire state of Khartoum from any presence of the Al-Dagalo militia and the purification of our national capital from the stain of…

In the heart of southern Mogadishu, a tragedy unfolded on an otherwise ordinary Sunday morning. A suicide bomber, suspected to be linked to al-Shabab, unleashed devastation at the bustling Xero Damaayo recruitment camp. The explosion claimed several lives and left countless others injured, casting a pall over the city. The Chaotic Scene Just after 9:20 a.m. local time, the blast shattered the calm, with the assailant posing as a civilian and detonating explosives right outside the military camp's entrance. The Ministry…

Gabon’s Political Transition and the Release of Ali Bongo Ondimba The former President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been freed from house arrest and has journeyed to Luanda with his family, according to a recent announcement from Angola's presidency. Removed from power in a coup in August 2023, Bongo and his family had been held in Libreville amid allegations of embezzlement and corruption. Holding sway over Gabon for more than five decades, the Bongo family's reign concluded amidst a torrent of allegations and a…