Africa

Chad closes border with Sudan citing cross-border incursions by warring parties

Chad closes border with Sudan citing cross-border incursions by warring parties

Chad reserves right under international law to respond to any aggression or violation of its territorial integrity, borders, says Information Ministry

Diary.
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Turkish Red Crescent provides iftar for 1,000 displaced people in eastern Sudan
21.02.2026

Turkish Red Crescent provides iftar for 1,000 displaced people in eastern Sudan

Ramadan initiative in Port Sudan part of aid campaign targeting 20,000 displaced people across 5 states with meals, essentials

EU official presses DR Congo rebels to open humanitarian corridors
21.02.2026

EU official presses DR Congo rebels to open humanitarian corridors

Commissioner for Crisis Management held ‘frank and constructive’ talks in Goma with AFC/M23 leaders

World Food Programme warns Somalia on brink of worsening hunger crisis
20.02.2026

World Food Programme warns Somalia on brink of worsening hunger crisis

Emergency food aid could halt within weeks without new funding, says WFP emergency director

Putin meets with president of Madagascar at Kremlin
19.02.2026

Putin meets with president of Madagascar at Kremlin

Michael Randrianirina seeks support from Russia after devastating cyclones ravaged his island nation

‘Hallmarks of genocide’ found in El Fasher, UN Sudan probe says on RSF actions
19.02.2026

‘Hallmarks of genocide’ found in El Fasher, UN Sudan probe says on RSF actions

At least 3 underlying acts of genocide committed in Sudan’s El Fasher, International Independent Investigation Mission on Sudan says