Republic of the Sudan, a Northeast African state navigating conflict, aid access, and governance
Lenacapavir, branded Yeztugo in the US, has a twice-yearly injection form of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. Its introduction in parts of the Middle East and North Africa comes with cheaper generics set to be available in 2027, while many countries in the region face barriers to testing and treatment.
The UN General Assembly has voted 164–1 to encourage use of the Equal Earth projection instead of the Mercator map. The non‑binding resolution, led by Togo and backed by the African Union, has prompted objections from the United States and concerns from countries including Ukraine, Japan and India over how disputed territories appear.
KSrelief has expanded its humanitarian work, signing new partnerships to support orphans in Kosovo and Gaza. The programs include monthly sponsorships, clothing, school supplies, and safe water and meals, with a broader Gaza relief effort continuing through central kitchens and tent distributions.
MSF and other aid groups warn that funding cuts are shrinking health responses in Sudan, forcing facility closures, longer patient journeys and rising disease outbreaks amid ongoing conflict. With 37% of facilities out of service and USAID funding ended, hundreds of thousands face reduced access to care as humanitarian needs escalate.
The Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador is expiring this week, but no firm end date has been announced. DHS has indicated it will decide at the appropriate time, with protections remaining in place until then. Officials note that TPS extensions could affect about 200,000 Salvadorans and broader policy changes.
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of repeated "provocative and hostile" actions and giving the UAE ambassador 48 hours to leave. Algeria has closed its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft while allowing commercial flights to and from Algiers until the end of 2026. The UAE has said it hopes the move will be temporary.
A broad drought and disrupted harvests threaten millions in Sudan, with aid groups warning of rising malnutrition and possible famine. Supplies remain constrained as conflict, rising prices, and limited humanitarian access amplify hunger across Darfur and neighboring regions.
Africa’s richest man has opened the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO to retail investors, aiming to democratise ownership and expand Africa’s largest refinery. The sale has drawn massive demand, with minimums as low as 10 shares, but analysts warn of currency headwinds, volatility, and the risk of overvaluation as the offer runs through October.
The UK’s one-in, one-out returns pilot has been extended into October. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended the policy, saying it remains cheaper than alternative housing options while acknowledging operational challenges in scaling removals. About 1,400 people have been removed to France since August 2025, with many subsequently returning or going underground in Europe.
The Sudan war between the SAF and RSF continues to devastate civilians. International aid is shrinking as funding dries up, leaving millions hungry and displaced. Humanitarian pipelines risk collapse without urgent donor support, while return movements complicate relief efforts.
The Bab al-Mandeb strait is now under Houthi control, threatening Red Sea shipping and Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are pursuing security cooperation while reaffirming commitment to safe navigation amid US-led regional dynamics.
A series of mine collapses in West Kordofan, Sudan, have left dozens dead and many more missing. The Al-Zraa/Al-Zara mines near El-Nahud are under RSF control. Rescue efforts face equipment shortages and safety concerns amid informality in mining work.
Leaders from Israel and Morocco have agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors, expanding flights and boosting economic ties. The move comes in a US-hosted New York meeting with Morocco and US backing, reflecting a broader Abraham Accords framework.
Eritrea has welcomed the lifting of U.S. sanctions, saying the move removes a political impediment to investment and broader cooperation. Officials cite a shift in U.S. policy and ongoing regional security concerns as drivers for renewed engagement, including talks on trade, Egypt relations, and Red Sea security.
The NFL has fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair more than $11,000 for wearing eye black bearing the name Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. Al-Shaair has repeatedly worn messages to highlight Palestinian casualties, prompting public support and ongoing penalties from league officials.
Informal gold mining in Sudan has seen a deadly collapse at the Awny area near the Egypt border. Initial reports confirm multiple deaths and many injuries as rescuers work with limited equipment amid ongoing war and economic chaos.
Aid agencies warn that displacement and hunger in Sudan have surged. More than 11 million people are displaced or refugees, with eastern Chad hosting thousands crossing the border as fighting continues. Funding shortfalls threaten relief efforts as conditions deteriorate for those fleeing to safety.
UN leaders gather amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and conflicts in Iran and Myanmar. AI, climate change and inequality rise as central challenges. Reforms to the Security Council and global institutions are on the table, with Western arrears and veto power shaping the debate.
UNICEF says 98% of Gaza schools were destroyed or damaged; about 660,000 students face disrupted learning. Reopening marks a fragile step as makeshift schools operate under tents and scarce supplies; prices for stationery have surged as Israeli restrictions persist.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have seized Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, triggering new displacement, threatening global trade, and drawing international calls for an immediate halt to hostilities. The UN warns of a funding shortfall as more than 130,000 Yemenis are displaced and tens of thousands seek refuge by sea.
The El Niño weather pattern has intensified, with multiple reports showing record sea-surface temperatures and forecasts of extreme heat. Scientists warn that global impacts will intensify through 2027, affecting temperatures, rainfall, and wildfire risk across regions from the Pacific to Africa and the Americas.
Andy Burnham faces a mounting challenge as anti-migration neofascism gains traction across the UK. Politicians are under pressure to confront hate, with Labour aiming to restore unity and trust while navigating a fractured public mood.
Gulf states urge diplomacy to resolve regional crisis amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders highlight sovereignty, UN norms, and a regional security framework while stressing humanitarian needs and a path to peace in Yemen, Gaza, and Sudan.
World leaders at the United Nations are weighing the risks and governance of artificial intelligence, urged by a U.N. science report to act, while U.S. and other heads of state push back against external controls. The debate centers on accountability, speed of deployment, and the balance between innovation and risk.
Sudan faces renewed international pressure as talks on ending the civil war show shifting positions. Sudanese authorities advocate a Sudanese-led path, with external support framed as monitoring rather than directing the process. Diplomatic tensions surface over visa access to UN events and ceasefire strategies, with attention turning to security reform and civilian protection.
A coalition of seven armed groups has formed to topple Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. After gains in Mekelle and other fronts, flights to Mekelle have been suspended amid the current security situation as clashes widen in Afar and Amhara. The Pretoria peace framework remains challenged as parties accuse one another of violations.
The Sudanese conflict between the SAF and RSF has intensified, with drones and shelling shaping frontline towns. International pressure grows as the US pushes for a 90‑day humanitarian truce and a civilian-led path to peace, while aid agencies warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Fighting between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government has intensified, with the TPLF and its allied groups seizing airports and moving across Afar and Amhara. The conflict risks a return to the 2020–22 civil war, prompting international concern over civilian harm and humanitarian access.
Projections show 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally between June and February 2027, with Nigeria, Sudan, Niger and Chad bearing the heaviest impact. The Climate Impact Lab says emergency actions now can save tens of thousands of lives as El Niño intensifies.
World powers confront a disrupted multilateral order as calls for UN reform intensify amid rising great-power competition, unilateral actions, and debates over the UN's future role in maintaining global stability.
Barham Salih has told the UN Security Council that peace is the responsibility of the council, not just humanitarian agencies. He cites Sudan, Congo, Ukraine, Western Sahara camps, and Yemen to highlight ongoing displacement and the need to prevent displacement where possible and rebuild lives in safety.
Drone strikes hit a major fuel depot near Wad Madani and explosions hit Nyala, amid ongoing Sudanese conflict since 2023. The US has denied a visa to Sudan’s de facto leader for the UN General Assembly, while Burhan vows to eliminate the militia, deepening political standoff.
UN agencies warn that hunger and displacement are intensifying in Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen as conflicts, climate shocks, and funding shortfalls undermine relief efforts. In Baidoa and Mogadishu, thousands face famine-like conditions while aid delivery shrinks, pushing millions toward crisis levels ahead of the El Niño season.
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability as Gulf security ties deepen. Leaders cite de-escalation efforts and a trilateral defense framework with Turkiye and Pakistan, while warning that attacks by Yemen's Houthis will be met with decisive responses. The king and crown prince are outlining continued military and diplomatic measures amid recent confrontations in the Red Sea and border areas.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified as federal forces push into Tigray, while opposition groups allied with the TPLF strike Addis Ababa with reported drone activity. Civilians flee and aid access tightens amid regional tensions and accusations of external involvement.
Bashir has been transferred to a military hospital in Omdurman for evaluation after health complications. His condition requires tests and cardiac imaging unavailable in Sudan, with treatment abroad being considered urgent by his family. He has ruled Sudan for three decades before being ousted in 2019 and remains wanted by the ICC. The war has devastated Sudan’s healthcare system.
The Tigray conflict has intensified as federal forces retake Mekelle’s airport and push into the city center, while the TPLF withdraws from Mekelle to operate from another location. Regional and international actors warn of a potential wider war in the Horn of Africa.
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan are coordinating on regional issues in New Alamein as tensions around the GERD and cross-border conflicts in the Horn of Africa intensify. The four leaders reaffirm international law, reject unilateral moves, and seek to align water, security and Red Sea governance with stability.
The UN World Food Programme has condemned an aerial attack on two trucks carrying humanitarian food in South Kordofan. A driver has been killed; the vehicles, clearly marked as aid transport, were travelling from Dilling to Kadugli. WFP is urging an immediate, independent investigation and full accountability, as aid operations face a growing security risk.