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Sudan has taken decisive diplomatic action by recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, escalating tensions after accusing Ethiopia and the UAE of involvement in a drone strike on Khartoum’s airport. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem during a press briefing in the capital. "The recall of our ambassador is due to the Emirati-Ethiopian drone aggression against Khartoum airport," Salem stated. He emphasized that the airport is a civilian hub and such an attack contravenes international law.…

Khartoum International Airport became the focal point of conflict on Monday as Sudanese air defenses intercepted drones, according to reports from military and local sources. This incident marks an escalation in the ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A military source told AFP, "Our air defenses successfully downed drones that were targeting Khartoum airport," asserting that the situation remained under control. Loud explosions and anti-aircraft fire were reported…

In a brazen display of coordination and power, an alliance of al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels in Mali launched a series of simultaneous attacks, intensifying the threat of division within the West African nation. Over the weekend, the militants struck multiple targets, including the capital's airport and a desert town, causing chaos and highlighting vulnerabilities. Among those killed was Defense Minister Sadio Camara, whose death in a car bomb attack has created a significant power vacuum. This offensive…

Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara was reportedly killed in an attack on his residence at the Kati military base near Bamako, carried out by the al-Qaida-affiliated group, JNIM. This incident, reported by Radio France Internationale, underscores the escalating threats in the region. Gunfire erupted again on Sunday, a day after one of Mali's most significant attacks in recent years. An al-Qaida affiliate and Tuareg rebels orchestrated a large-scale offensive, targeting areas around the capital and crucial gold-producing…

As Sudan's civil war enters its third year, claiming tens of thousands of lives and forcing millions to flee, an international aid conference in Berlin has pledged over $1.5 billion for humanitarian relief, German officials announced on Wednesday. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking on the eve of the donor meeting, expressed optimism, referencing a previous conference in London that had garnered a billion dollars. "We are on track for more," he told Deutschlandfunk, noting an uptick in pledges. At the…

Sudan marked a grim milestone on Wednesday, commemorating three years since the onset of its civil war. This protracted conflict has spiraled into relentless violence, claiming the lives of tens of thousands and displacing over 11 million individuals. The turmoil erupted on April 15, 2023, initially as a clash between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As it enters its fourth year, the United Nations deems it the "world's largest humanitarian crisis." A disturbing hallmark of the conflict's…

As Sudan grapples with a worsening food crisis, millions of citizens are struggling to get by on just one meal each day. This alarming situation, highlighted in a report released Monday by several NGOs, looms over a nation already embroiled in conflict. The ongoing war, marking its third year on Wednesday, pits the Sudanese army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has plunged the country into one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, forcing millions to flee and igniting widespread hunger.…

In a tragic escalation of violence, a drone strike on the town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur resulted in the deaths of at least 12 civilians, including six children. This incident was reported by a medical source on Thursday. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, highlights a recent surge in drone warfare between Sudan's military forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), locked in conflict since April 2023. Among the victims were three female secondary school students, as detailed by the medical…

U.S. Revamps Strategy for Global Medical Supply Distribution The United States is transforming its approach to delivering critical medical supplies to economically disadvantaged countries, a change that experts caution might affect millions reliant on treatments for HIV and malaria. For nearly ten years, the U.S. depended on the Global Health Supply Chain Program, managed by contractor Chemonics, to distribute essential medications and preventive measures across developing regions. From 2016 to 2024, this initiative…

In a tragic assault underscoring the persistent instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, at least 43 civilians lost their lives in a heinous attack perpetrated by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants, linked to Daesh. Authorities confirmed the grim toll on Thursday, as armed groups continue to plague the region. The onslaught occurred in Bafwakoa, a village near the Ugandan border. The ADF, a notorious Ugandan militant group with Daesh affiliations, has been operating across this permeable…