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Sudanese army regains momentum as regional backing shifts war dynamics

Sudanese army regains momentum as regional backing shifts war dynamics

Shifting regional alliances and new weapon supplies are strengthening army’s position against the Rapid Support Forces, say analysts

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African Union condemns Niger attacks, pledges continued support
31.01.2026

African Union condemns Niger attacks, pledges continued support

‘These heinous acts form part of the campaign of terror conducted by violent extremist groups deliberately targeting civilian populations and public infrastructure,’ says African Union Commission chairperson

Benin rejects Nigerien military leader’s accusations after Niamey attack
31.01.2026

Benin rejects Nigerien military leader’s accusations after Niamey attack

Government dismisses allegations linking port city of Cotonou to attack in Niamey

IS terror group claims attack on Niamey airport: Monitoring group
31.01.2026

IS terror group claims attack on Niamey airport: Monitoring group

Niger’s military authorities say 20 attackers killed, 4 soldiers wounded

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over sovereignty concerns
30.01.2026

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over sovereignty concerns

Ariel Seidman accused of repeatedly using official Israeli social media platforms to launch insulting attacks against President Cyril Ramaphosa

6 Iranians withdraw guilty pleas in $63.5m meth trafficking case in Kenya
30.01.2026

6 Iranians withdraw guilty pleas in $63.5m meth trafficking case in Kenya

Suspects accused of smuggling over 1 ton of drugs aboard stateless vessel off the Kenyan coast