North Africa

Sudan's Ongoing Turmoil: Calls for Justice and Sovereignty Clash In a region burdened by a history of conflict, the fall of El-Fasher in Sudan has sparked a new wave of international concern. With the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) now in control, the region witnesses a grim echo of past horrors. Amidst this backdrop, the role of international intervention is under fierce debate. Sudan's Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has voiced a resolute stand: crimes must face international scrutiny, yet foreign boots on the ground are not the…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Sudan on the Brink: A Nation’s Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Amidst the towering difficulties faced by millions, Sudan is tottering on the brink of collapse, now noted as the focal point of the world's most dire displacement crisis. The call for urgent international intervention has never been more pressing, echoing through the corridors of global agencies. A Crisis in Figures Statistics alone are staggering: Over 30 million people in Sudan require humanitarian aid. Across borders, 4.3 million are displaced, a testimony to…

Darfur's Dark Hour: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in El-Fasher In the hallowed corridors of international diplomacy, silent cries from Sudan's el-Fasher echo with increasing urgency. Reports emerged of unspeakable atrocities following the city’s capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a scenario many feared and yet hoped against. This unfolding horror speaks to larger trends of ethnic strife and conflict economy in Africa's beleaguered regions. A Grim Takeover El-Fasher, once a bastion of resilience in Sudan’s western…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

A Turning Point in Western Sahara: U.N. Endorses Morocco’s Sovereignty The United Nations Security Council's recent approval of a resolution backing Morocco’s sovereignty over the contested Western Sahara marks a historic moment with far-reaching implications. This development aligns with the United States' previous endorsements and shifts the geopolitical landscape of North Africa. With 11 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia, China, and Pakistan, Morocco has scored a significant diplomatic victory, drawing both…

Unveiling the Crisis in El-Fasher: A Deep Dive into Darfur's Desperation The embattled city of el-Fasher, once a vibrant hub, is now a grim testament to the horrors unfolding across the Darfur region. Recently, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are embroiled in a brutal war with Sudan's national army, claimed to have captured el-Fasher, the army's last bastion in Darfur. This 18-month siege left devastation in its wake, culminating in yet another chapter of violence and uncertainty for the civilians trapped…

A Refugee-Turned-Filmmaker Takes a $200 Shot at Leading a Minnesota Suburb HOPKINS, Minn. — On a recent weeknight in this compact Minneapolis suburb, a small group moved down a quiet block, knocking on doors and introducing a new name to voters. No yard signs, no slick mailers, no consultants. Just a filmmaker in a windbreaker, clutching a stack of home-printed flyers and a promise to listen. “Winning is not guaranteed,” said Abderazak Ali, a 40-year-old Somali-born filmmaker and first-time candidate running for mayor of…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…