US urges Sudan’s warring parties to permit humanitarian aid entry
On December 31st the United States called on all warring parties in Sudan’s civil war to “meet their obligations to...
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Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US
In statements issued on December 30, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on U.S. citizens, deepening a...
Aid workers visit Sudan’s El-Fasher, see few signs of life
International humanitarian aid workers accessed the Sudanese city of El-Fasher for the first time since it was taken over by...
Nigeria: World Bank flags rising debt risks in Africa
The World Bank's International Debt Report 2025 stated that Nigeria and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify their...
Guinea election poised to cement junta rule
Guinea held a presidential election on December 28 that is widely expected to cement the rule of Mamady Doumbouya, the...
Nigeria’s iconic Eyo Festival back after eight years
Thousands of residents and tourists gathered in Lagos on December 27th for one of Nigeria’s most iconic events, the Eyo...
Sudanese paramilitary displaces over 100,000 from El-Fasher
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reported that over 107,000 Sudanese have been displaced from the city of El-Fasher ever since...
Escalating Sudan war displaces 1,200 people from central region
The UN’s migration agency stated on December 28th that over 1,200 people were newly displaced from the central region of...
Chad’s five-year economic plan leans on Gulf investment
Chad has unveiled a five-year development plan aimed at reshaping its economy and attracting billions of dollars in foreign investment,...
Sahel alliance to begin joint military operations
The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have said they are preparing to intensify military operations against extremist groups...
Nigerian troops released by Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel who were detained following an 'unauthorised entry' incident, according to The Guardian...
Libya: Airstrip becomes crucial supply hub for Sudan’s RSF
An airstrip in Libya’s southeastern desert has emerged as a decisive factor in Sudan’s civil war, helping supply the Rapid...
Sudan’s Prime Minister addresses UN’s Security Council
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris presented a peace plan at the UN's Security Council to end over 2 years of...
107,000 Sudanese displaced from El-Fasher since October
The International organisation for Migration (IOM) reported on December 21st that over 107,000 Sudanese have been displaced from the city...
Sudan sits top of global humanitarian crisis list
An international aid group listed Sudan at the top of a watchlist for global humanitarian crises for the third year...
