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Sudanese army repels RSF attack in South Kordofan

Sudanese army repels RSF attack in South Kordofan

Military sources say government forces inflicted losses on RSF forces in personnel and equipment

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Kenya preserves world-famous super tusker elephant Craig after death
13.01.2026

Kenya preserves world-famous super tusker elephant Craig after death

‘In recognition of Craig’s extraordinary ecological, scientific and cultural significance, we have initiated a professional taxidermy preservation process,’ says head of Kenya Wildlife Service

Somali army kills 17 al-Shabaab terrorists in air raid
13.01.2026

Somali army kills 17 al-Shabaab terrorists in air raid

Overnight operation targets site in Jabad Godone, Middle Shabelle, used by al-Qaeda-linked group to plan attacks and make explosives, Defense Ministry says

Somalia cancels UAE security, defense deals linked to key ports over sovereignty concerns
12.01.2026

Somalia cancels UAE security, defense deals linked to key ports over sovereignty concerns

Decision based on ‘reports and strong evidence regarding wrongful actions that undermine sovereignty, national unity, political independence’ of Somalia, says prime minister’s office

Vote counting underway after legislative, local elections in Benin
12.01.2026

Vote counting underway after legislative, local elections in Benin

About 8M eligible voters registered to choose lawmakers for 109 seats in National Assembly, according to electoral body

Sudan government returns to Khartoum after more than two years of war
11.01.2026

Sudan government returns to Khartoum after more than two years of war

Prime minister pledges to restore services, rebuild hospitals and reopen schools