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Africa

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Displaced families walking along a dusty road in Sudan's Darfur region

Sudan War Enters Third Year: Millions Surviving on One Meal a Day Amidst Famine Fears

As the devastating conflict in Sudan enters its third year, a coalition of NGOs reports that millions of people are surviving on just one meal a day. The war has displaced over 14 million people.

Grace Akello7 min read2026-04-13
A geopolitical map showing strategic connections between Iran and African nations.

Africa Emerges as New Front in Iran's Geopolitical Strategy

The 2026 conflict between Iran and a US-Israel alliance has fundamentally altered Africa's position in global geopolitics, transforming it from a secondary concern to an essential component of Tehran's strategic calculations. As the continent becomes a new front in Iran's geopolitical strategy, a complex web of alliances, resource deals, and shadow warfare is unfolding.

Grace Akello6 min read2026-03-27
Flag of Sudan, representing the nation torn apart by civil war between SAF and RSF forces

Sudan's Civil War Enters Second Year as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

The brutal civil war in Sudan has entered its second year, fracturing the nation and creating a humanitarian catastrophe. The conflict between the SAF and RSF has drawn in regional powers, with no end in sight.

Grace Akello7 min read2026-03-17
South Sudan refugees in Wau during the civil war humanitarian crisis

South Sudan Civil War: War Crimes Fears Mount as UN Peacekeepers Defy Withdrawal Orders

South Sudan's civil war has dramatically escalated in March 2026. Over 160 civilians were killed in just 17 days, including 139 by Bul Nuer forces in Abiemnom.

Grace Akello8 min read2026-03-05
Khartoum buildings on fire during the Sudan civil war between SAF and RSF forces

Sudan Civil War Intensifies: Drone Strikes Hit Hospitals as Kordofan Violence Escalates

The Sudan civil war witnessed significant escalation in March 2026, particularly in the Kordofan and Blue Nile states. RSF and SPLM-N forces launched drone campaigns displacing thousands.

Ahmed Ibrahim7 min read2026-03-04