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UN migration agency warns El Obeid could become 'another El Fasher'
The International Organization for Migration warned on Sunday that Sudan's El Obeid risks becoming "another El Fasher" as Rapid Support Forces intensify drone attacks on the North Kordofan capital, threatening 500,000 civilians already facing severe humanitarian shortages.
06 July 2026
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Cholera kills 30, infects 800 in Sudan's West Kordofan: Group
Dar Hamar Emergency Room said 30 people have died from cholera and another 800 have been infected since June 20 in Sudan's West Kordofan state, appealing to international humanitarian organizations and health authorities for urgent medical intervention to contain the spreading epidemic before it worsens.
05 July 2026
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US pulls troops from Nigeria but keeps intelligence cooperation
Gen. Dagvin Anderson said Washington has withdrawn most forces deployed for the Lake Chad Basin operation while maintaining intelligence sharing to support Abuja's counterterrorism efforts, noting the mission achieved its immediate objectives.
03 July 2026
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Over 6,000 flee West Darfur town after RSF threats: UN agency
The International Organization for Migration said Thursday that more than 6,000 people fled the Sudanese town of Kulbus and surrounding villages after threats by the Rapid Support Forces, with most crossing into Chad amid ongoing clashes between the army and paramilitary fighters.
03 July 2026
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DR Congo Ebola death toll tops 400 amid outbreak
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 400 after health authorities recorded nearly 40 fatalities in a single day, prompting President Felix Tshisekedi to announce a $319 million emergency response plan amid spreading infections.
02 July 2026
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Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths
Health Minister Pierre Somse announced the outbreak Friday after 197 cases and 24 deaths were confirmed in health districts southwest of Bangui, urging strict hygiene measures as authorities investigate the origin of the country's fifth cholera epidemic.
28 June 2026
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DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,200 amid community resistance
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported late Friday that Ebola infections have reached 1,203 cases with 321 deaths since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, as officials struggle with community resistance to safe burial practices and insufficient treatment capacity in the epicenter of Ituri province.
27 June 2026
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Medipol's sports health bridge to Africa: strategic partnership signed with Burkina Faso
27 June 2026
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Burkina Faso cuts ties with France over 'imperialist ambitions'
The Burkinabe government announced on Friday that it had severed diplomatic relations with France immediately following a thorough assessment of bilateral ties, accusing Paris of persistent activism and support for terrorist groups while stressing the decision preserves historical people-to-people bonds.
27 June 2026
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Türkiye urges concrete steps against RSF backers in Sudan
Türkiye's ambassador to Khartoum Fatih Yildiz called on the international community to take concrete measures against external backers of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, warning that recent drone attacks on El Obeid are deepening concerns over civilian safety and regional stability.
27 June 2026
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DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 300 as cases rise
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 300, with 1,155 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Africa CDC has called for $1.4 billion in funding for the regional response, warning that pledged funds are slow to materialise.
26 June 2026
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Over 1,400 displaced in Sudan’s North Darfur in single day
The UN migration agency reported that around 1,430 people fled five villages in North Darfur’s Umbro locality on Tuesday due to escalating insecurity. Some displaced moved within Sudan while others crossed into Chad, as attacks by the Rapid Support Forces continue.
26 June 2026
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US warns of imminent RSF mass atrocities in Sudan's North Kordofan
The United States warned on Monday of the risk of imminent mass atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces around El-Obeid in North Kordofan, urging the paramilitary group and its allies to cease actions endangering civilians and facilitate humanitarian access.
23 June 2026
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Sudan official: Türkiye uniquely placed to reveal ‘truth’ about conflict
Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, advisor to Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, said Türkiye’s ties with both the Muslim world and NATO countries give it a special role in exposing the reality of Sudan’s war. He called for the RSF to be recognized internationally as a terrorist organization, accused regional actors of backing the militia, and warned the conflict threatens regional stability.
22 June 2026
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DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000 as death toll rises
Health authorities confirmed that Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000 cases with 254 deaths recorded since the outbreak began in mid-May, warning that response teams face mounting containment challenges across the affected eastern provinces.
22 June 2026
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Turkish Foreign Minister joins Cairo talks on Libya with Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined a quadrilateral meeting in the Egyptian capital on Saturday with senior diplomats from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States to discuss the evolving situation in Libya and broader regional challenges, according to an announcement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
21 June 2026
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Russia condemns Niamey airport attack, pledges support for government
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the armed assault on Niamey's international airport and pledged support for President Abdourahamane Tchiani's government, vowing solidarity with Niger following clashes that killed dozens of security personnel and civilians.
21 June 2026
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Somalia receives Turkish equipment to modernize agriculture sector
Somali Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdi Hayir Mareye said the support from TİKA will enhance institutional efficiency and accelerate service delivery, expressing gratitude to the Turkish development agency for delivering the first phase of equipment requested during a 2025 Ankara meeting.
15 June 2026
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Somali president accuses Israel of exploiting Somaliland dispute
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Tel Aviv is exploiting the long-standing dispute between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, calling Israel's recognition of the breakaway region one of the darkest days in Somalia's history and insisting his government will pursue dialogue over force to preserve the nation's territorial integrity.
13 June 2026
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