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Sudan: Sudan’s Ground War Escalates As Rivals Fight for Territory and Legitimacy
[Ayin Network] In Sudan’s war, ground fighting has intensified on more than one front in the last few days. The fighting led to a shift in the map of control, particularly in the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions. At the same time, the army’s leadership has initiated steps to facilitate political dialogue in areas under
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Kenya: DCI Seeks 14-Day Detention of Lawyer Angela Mulwa Over Dr Mutiso Murder
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has asked the court to allow it to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days as detectives pursue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
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Sudan: CPJ Joins Call to Extend UN Fact-Finding Mission On Sudan
[CPJ] New York — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) joined 67 other civil society organizations in calling on the UN Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (FFM) for two years and provide it with adequate resources to investigate grave violations and support accountability.
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Kenya: Gachagua to Skip NCIC Summons, Says He Will Be Out of Country
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on August 27 after informing the commission that he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia, U.S. Agree to Establish Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation in Defense, Security
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopia and the United States have agreed to establish comprehensive strategic cooperation in defense and security.
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East Africa: Equator Voice Africa Expands Digital Journalism Footprint in East Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Equator Voice Africa, an emerging digital media portal headquartered in Kampala, continues to expand its editorial coverage, positioning itself as a growing digital hub for Pan-African news, cultural reporting, and regional analysis.
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Uganda: Jambojet to Resume Nairobi Entebbe Flights After Six Year Hiatus
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six- year absence from the Ugandan market as the regional low-cost carrier seeks to tap growing demand for air travel, tourism and cross-border trade.
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Uganda: Minister Orders 100-Day Crackdown On Ramshackle Taxis in Kampala
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport has ordered a 100-day crackdown to get them off the road commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition off the road in the Kampala Metropolitan area.
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Sudan: Finance Undersecretary Says Plans Underway for Economic Recovery and Reconstruction
[SNA] Finance Undersecretary Dr. Mohamed Ali Jumaa said the war had caused extensive destruction and losses across Sudan, noting that the Ministry of Finance is working to develop plans for economic recovery and reconstruction, assess the extent of the damage, evaluate economic losses and the impact of the war, and estimate the overall scale of
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Sudan: Ministry of Industry and Trade Moves to Curb Entry of Goods Failing Import Standards
[SNA] Minister of Industry and Trade Mahasen Ali Yagoub chaired a meeting on Thursday attended by the Director General of the Customs Forces, representatives of the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), and the Economic Intelligence Directorate to discuss measures to curb the entry of goods that fail to meet import requirements and standards, and