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October 10, 2025, 9:26 pm
All of Africa Today - October 10, 2025
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El Fasher Mosque and Hospital Attacks Leave At Least 20 Dead
- [UN News] At least 20 civilians were reportedly killed this week in attacks targeting a mosque and a hospital in El Fasher, the besieged capital of North Darfur state in Sudan.
Disturbing Reports of Sudan's Military Using Chlorine Gas
- [HRW] Use as a Weapon Prohibited Under International Law
UNFPA Statement On Repeated Attacks Against El Fasher Maternity Hospital, Sudan
- [United Nations in Sudan] NEW YORK, 9 October 2025 - UNFPA condemns in the strongest terms the repeated attacks on El Fasher Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, Sudan, the latest of which struck the maternity ward on 7 October, reportedly killing at least twelve people and injuring many others, including patients and health workers.
Prime Minister Kamil Idris Leaves for Eritrea On an Official Visit
- [SNA] Port Sudan, Oct. 9, 2025 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris left Thursday for the State of Eritrea on an official two-day visit, his first since assuming office.
Sudan's Civil War Reignites the Illicit Car Trade Into Chad
- [ISS] Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players.
Reports Indicate Zero Cholera Cases in Some States... Positive Interventions Continue to Combat Malaria and Dengue Fever
- [SNA] Port Sudan, 7 Oct. 2025 (SUNA) - The Federal Emergency Operations Center reviewed, in its 110th meeting, held Tuesday at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Khartoum, the national health situation for epidemiological week No. (39) and the interventions implemented by various Directorates.
Ethiopia Reiterates Concern Over Inadequate International Support for Hosting South Sudanese Refugees
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has expressed concern over declining international support for its refugee response, despite continuing to host new arrivals from South Sudan and other neighboring countries.
RSF Launches Arrest Campaign in South Darfur
- [Dabanga] Port Sudan / Mershing / Nyala / El Fasher -- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their campaign in South Darfur, arresting scores of civilians, teachers, and local officials on accusations of collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) amid renewed clashes in North Darfur's El Fasher, according to multiple eyewitnesses who spoke to Radio Dabanga on Monday.
Daily Attacks, Disease, and Disaster Obscure Plans for Peace
- [Dabanga] The June 30 March of the Millions anniversary seems a distant memory as Sudan steps into the rainy season in earnest. The overarching themes of the period are the increased spread of diseases such as cholera, malaria, and dengue fever, regular reports of the brutal killing of civilians by warring parties, and flooding and natural disasters. Sudan hits the international stage due to a devastating landslide in Darfur.
Sudanese Journalist Alnor Suleiman Alnor Killed in RSF Drone Strike in El-Fasher
- [CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to investigate the killing of journalist Alnor Suleiman Alnor, who died on Saturday from injuries sustained in an October 3 drone strike on his home in the besieged city of El-Fasher, capital of the North Darfur State. The strike was reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Activists Welcome ICC Conviction of Sudanese Warlord for Darfur Crimes
- [RFI] Human rights activists on Tuesday hailed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to convict a Sudanese militia chief for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during attacks in Darfur at the turn of the century.
All of Africa Today - October 7, 2025
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Darfur Militia Leader Convicted by ICC for War Crimes
- [DW] For the first time, the ICC has found a militia leader guilty of war crimes committed in Sudan's Darfur region more than 20 years ago.
The Royal Commission for Alula Launches 2025-2026 Archaeology Season to Advance Research and Discoveries in Alula and Khaybar
- [SNA] The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the launch of the 2025-2026 Archaeology and Conservation Fieldwork Season, reinforcing AlUla's growing prominence on the global stage as a leading hub for archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation. The initiative brings together Saudi and international research teams conducting extensive fieldwork across AlUla and Khaybar.
Prime Minister Meets Spanish Ambassador to Sudan
- [SNA] - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met Tuesday in his office with the Ambassador of Spain to Sudan, Isidro Antonio.
Renewed RSF Assault On North Darfur Kills 13, Amid Activists' Claims of 'Chemical Agents' Use
- [Dabanga] El Fasher -- Reports indicate that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a fierce assault on North Darfur's capital of El Fasher on Monday morning, attacking the city from the south, north, and northwestern axis, according to local medical sources and eyewitnesses. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that at least 13 people were killed and 19 others injured, including seven children and a pregnant woman, following heavy artillery shelling by the RSF.
Former Minister of Finance El Badawi - the Quartet Is a Historic Opportunity If the Civilians Seize It - Any Military Settlement Will Reproduce the Sudan Crisis
- [Dabanga] Economist and former Minister of Finance of Sudan, Dr Ibrahim El Badawi: $200 billion in devastating losses of war for Sudan's infrastructure; 40 per cent of GDP, destroyed in the first year of the war; $6 billion in losses in the capital Khartoum and its environs.
Unverified Flood Impact Claims Undermine Nile Basin Cooperation
- [Reporter] Sudan has been hit by devastating floods again this year, and as often happens speculation about the cause has been quick to spread. While Sudanese officials and engineers have not blamed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), an Egyptian geologist and subsequent media coverage has claimed that the GERD is the culprit, stating that four turbines that were not working created excess pressure leading to excessive water flow into Sudan. This claim is neither substantiated by GERD water release data nor
TSC Mourns Former Prime Minister Dr. Mohamed Tahir Aila
- [SNA] Port Sudan, Oct. 6, 2025 (SUNA) - The Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of Dr. Mohamed Tahir Aila, former Prime Minister of Sudan, who passed away Moday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after a long struggle with illness.
TSC President Offers Condolences On the Death of Former Prime Minister Dr. Mohamed Tahir Aila
- [SNA] Port Sudan, 6-10-2025 (SUNA) - President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, on Monday evening offered condolences on the passing of Dr. Mohamed Tahir Aila, former Prime Minister of Sudan, who passed away earlier Monday in Cairo after a long career of dedicated national service.
WFP and Japan Partner to Provide School Meals for Children in Sudan
- [WFP] Port Sudan, Sudan -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes. "This generous contribution from the Government of Japan comes at a critical time when school are reopening in Sudan," said Laurent Bukera, WFP Sudan Country Director and Representative. "School meals will help vulnerable
ICC Conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman Should Serve As Warning to Others Committing Abuses Amid Ongoing Conflict
- [AI London] Reacting to the decision of the Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to convict Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman also known as "Ali Kushayb" for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between August 2003 and at least April 2004 during brutal attacks in Darfur, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said:
Sudan Janjaweed Leader Ali Kushayb Guilty On 27 Counts of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity - ICC
- [Dabanga] The Hague -- The Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, today convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abdelrahman, known as 'Ali Kushayb' and referred to as the 'Colonel of Colonels', on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, between August 2003 and April 2004 "beyond reasonable doubt".
ICC Convicts Janjaweed Leader of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
- [UN News] Two decades after the scorched-earth campaign that left hundreds of thousands dead in Sudan's Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered its first conviction linked to the conflict, finding Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman "Ali Kushayb", guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
South Sudan's Foreign Minister Concludes Visit to Sudan, Joint Statement Issued
- [SNA] Port Sudan, October 6, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, Ambassador Mandi Samaya Kent Komiya, concluded Monay a three-day official visit to the Republic of Sudan, during which a joint statement was issued and read by Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohy-Eddin Salim Ahmed, and his South Sudanese counterpart.
TSC President Congratulates Egyptian President On the Glorious October Anniversary
- [SNA] - President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, has sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the occasion of the Glorious October Anniversary, wishing him good health and well-being, and the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people continued progress and prosperity.
World Teachers' Day - Sudan's Educators Surviving Rather Than Thriving
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- Since the current conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, the bells have stopped ringing in Sudan's schools, and classrooms have fallen silent without the voices of children. Once filled with lessons and laughter. Many educational facilities have been looted, destroyed, or turned into shelters, erasing the rhythm of learning.
GERD Prevented 'Historic Destruction' in Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia Asserts
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has dismissed accusations made by the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), calling them "falsehoods" and "misrepresentations."
All of Africa Today - October 3, 2025
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