Africa

Gabon’s interim president declares his candidacy for presidential election
Election scheduled for April 12 to revert country to democratic governance following 2023 coup
Gabon’s interim president declares his candidacy for presidential election
Election scheduled for April 12 to revert country to democratic governance following 2023 coup

Türkiye calls for ceasefire as Sudan conflict escalates
‘We are deeply saddened by ongoing escalation of conflict in Sudan and worsening humanitarian situation,’ says Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Türkiye beacon of hope for Sudanese students displaced by civil war
Students from Al-Butana University in Sudan continue their education at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University through Türkiye’s Higher Education Council’s ‘Guest Universities Initiative’

WFP suspends food distribution in Sudan's Zamzam Refugee Camp due to intensified clashes
If no immediate assistance is provided, thousands of desperate families in Zamzam will starve in coming weeks, warns WFP Sudan spokesperson

Power plays and military gains: What’s next for Sudan?
The Rapid Support Forces have lost global credibility and their attempt to form a parallel government is a gambit ‘for recognition and legitimacy,’ says Sudanese analyst Jihad Mashamoun

Treatment of symptoms of mysterious deadly disease in DR Congo ‘presenting relief’
Investigations underway to determine cause of disease which has infected over 1,000 people; 60 deaths registered in Equateur province