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SUDAN – UN Warns of High Genocide Risk
The United Nations warns that the risk of genocide in Sudan remains “very high” amid continued ethnically motivated violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). UN official Virginia Gamba cited targeted attacks on ethnic Zaghawa, Masalit, and Fur communities, especially in Darfur and Kordofan. The war between the army and RSF has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 13 million people.
SUDAN – Prime Minister Appoints Key Ministers
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamal Idris has appointed new defence and interior ministers—Lt. Gen. Hassan Daoud Kabroun and Lt. Gen. Babiker Samra Mustafa—in a first step toward forming a non-partisan, 22-member cabinet.
MALI – Russia Signs Trade, Nuclear Cooperation Deals
Russia and Mali signed new agreements to boost trade and explore nuclear energy collaboration. Malian junta leader Col. Assimi Goita met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin confirmed talks on building a Russian-designed low-power nuclear plant and expanding gold refining operations.
KENYA – Gen Z Protesters Return to Streets
Nationwide protests erupted in Kenya marking one year since the Gen Z tax demonstrations. Despite heavy police blockades, demonstrators marched in memory of those killed during last year’s protests. Human rights groups allege at least 60 deaths and 80 abductions in 2024.
MOZAMBIQUE – Over 120 Children Abducted
Human Rights Watch reports at least 120 children have been abducted in northern Mozambique by Islamist insurgents in Cabo Delgado. The children are allegedly forced into labor, combat, or marriage. The conflict has displaced over 600,000 people since 2017.
CHAD – Opposition Leader on Hunger Strike
Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition figure Succès Masra, jailed since May 16, announced a hunger strike. Masra is facing multiple charges, including inciting violence and complicity in murder, which his legal team claims are politically motivated.
NIGERIA – Army Confirms Base Ambush
The Nigerian Army confirmed a deadly ambush by armed bandits on a military base in Niger State’s Mariga LGA. While exact casualty figures were not released, reports suggest up to 20 soldiers were killed. Similar violence erupted the same day in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
ECOWAS – Court Moves to Enforce Rulings
The ECOWAS Court has unveiled new strategies to improve enforcement of its judgments across member states. Key proposals include direct engagement with national authorities, clear reparations guidelines, and addressing communication gaps caused by leadership changes.
SOMALIA – Jubaland and Puntland Leaders in Talks
Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe met Puntland’s Said Abdullahi Deni in Garowe to discuss Somalia’s political direction amid opposition to constitutional changes by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The leaders may form an alliance ahead of proposed direct elections.
LIBYA – UN Cautions Fragile Truce
A recent truce in Tripoli following clashes between rival factions remains fragile. The UN and Libya’s Presidential Council are working to enforce the ceasefire and reorganize local security forces amid continued public disillusionment with political instability.
GREECE–LIBYA – Naval Deployment to Stem Migration
Greece will deploy two frigates and an additional vessel off Libya to deter rising migrant flows toward Crete. The move comes amid a surge in sea crossings from northeastern Libya, many involving migrants fleeing conflict zones, including Sudan.
GHANA – Anti-China Bots Preceded Mining Ban
Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 ban on foreign gold traders, a bot-driven disinformation campaign blamed Chinese nationals for illegal mining (“galamsey”). Experts identified dozens of fake accounts pushing the narrative before the policy shift.
ETHIOPIA–ERITREA – Rare Border Reunion
Residents of Ethiopia and Eritrea celebrated a symbolic reunion at the Zalambessa border for the first time in five years. The local-led initiative reopened a closed crossing, reuniting families divided by the Tigray conflict and decades of tense bilateral relations.
ZAMBIA – Burial Dispute for Late President Lungu
The Zambian government filed an urgent court case in South Africa to stop the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, opposing the family’s plan for a private ceremony. Authorities argue a state funeral is legally required to honour the late leader.
