RSF claims El-Fasher takeover as Sudan conflict worsens
Africa • Oct 27, 2025, 2:26 PM
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have released videos claiming their takeover of the Sudanese army headquarters in El-Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur. While RSF soldiers celebrate, local army-allied fighters say fighting continues. If the city falls, all five Darfur state capitals would be under RSF control, amid an 18-month siege that has caused severe starvation and displaced millions in Sudan’s two-year war.
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Sudan: Army acknowledges defeat in El-Fasher, UN warns of violence
Africa • 11:56 AM
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The fall of El-Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marks a turning point in the Sudanese conflict, with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan acknowledging his army's defeat. After 18 months of siege, al-Fasher was the last city in Darfur not under RSF co
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Cameroon: Violence erupts following Paul Biya's election victory
Africa • 11:54 AM
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Violent incidents broke out across Cameroon following the announcement of Paul Biya’s victory with 55.66% of the vote, defeating Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who received 35.19%. In Garoua, Tchiroma’s stronghold, at least two people were killed by gunfire near
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Ivory Coast: Ouattara re-elected with 89.77% of the vote, calm prevails after election
Africa • 11:53 AM
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With 89.77% of the vote, President Alassane Ouattara has been re-elected for a fourth term, pending validation by the Constitutional Council. Despite fears of eruptions following the election, the situation has remained calm, and life is gradually return
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Mali closes schools due to fuel shortage
Africa • 11:51 AM
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Malian authorities announced on Sunday the suspension of classes in schools and universities for two weeks nationwide due to a fuel shortage. Since September, jihadists from JNIM have imposed a blockade on roads, preventing the import of fuel from neighb
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Domestic workers jobs decline in South Africa
Africa • 11:49 AM
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A recent poll reveals that around 400,000 South African domestic workers have lost their jobs over the past five years. The primary factors behind this include sluggish economic growth, the flexibility of domestic work, and employers emigrating. Our Cape
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