Sudan
Five volunteers of the International Federation of Red Cross were killed in Sudan while distributing food on October 27. Three more are considered missing after the incident in the city of Bara.
Reports of ethnically motivated mass killings are emerging from Sudan's Al-Fashir after the Rapid Support Forces took control of the city in Darfur. Yale University's laboratory has found evidence supporting alleged mass killings and ethnic cleansing of non-Arab communities.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
A series of explosions, likely caused by drone attacks, occurred near Khartoum International Airport ahead of its scheduled reopening. The incident raised concerns about security and stability in the region, which had only just begun to recover from a protracted conflict.
The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize laureates will take place from October 6 to 13, concluding with the announcement of the winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. The ceremonies will be available for online viewing on the official digital channels of the prize.
A combat drone strike on a mosque in western Sudan killed 78 people and injured 20 others. Responsibility is attributed to the Rapid Support Forces group, which denies its involvement.
The Russian PMC "Wagner" failed in Mali, not taking control of resources and intensifying violence. Relations with the junta are deteriorating, and the Kremlin has not gained access to gold mines.
Hunger is returning as a tool of political pressure, with millions dying in Sudan, Afghanistan, Yemen, and the Gaza Strip. Experts state that the international community is failing to respond to the growing crisis.
The global IPC system has confirmed signs of famine in Gaza, where over 514,000 people are suffering from critical food shortages. By the end of September, this figure could rise to 641,000 people, despite Israel's denials.
At least 40 people have died from cholera in the Darfur region, Sudan. This is the largest outbreak in recent years, caused by conflict and lack of access to clean water.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported mass ethnically motivated acts of violence in Sudan, including killings, sexual violence, and abductions. The region around Al-Fashir was particularly affected, where thousands of people were forced to flee.
More than 40 civilians, including children and medical workers, were killed in the bombing of Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan province. According to the human rights group Emergency Lawyers, an army drone was responsible for the attack.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC have created a network of secret prisons in Mali, where civilians are tortured and kidnapped. From 2023 to 2025, 668 people went missing.
The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.
Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States due to security risks. Partial restrictions will apply to 7 other countries, with exceptions for certain categories.
The Trump administration planned to use U. S. foreign aid funds to finance a voluntary repatriation program for migrants, including Ukrainians and Haitians. It was about more than 700 thousand people.
In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.
Due to cuts in US aid, $98 million worth of food rations, enough for 3. 5 million people, are spoiling in warehouses. The Trump administration has cut programs, and supplies may be disposed of.
In 2024, more than 295 million people in 53 countries suffered from acute hunger. The worst situation was in Gaza and Sudan due to conflicts, economic shocks and weather.
Due to Trump's sanctions against ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, the tribunal is unable to perform basic tasks. Khan has lost access to email and his accounts are frozen.
The Sudanese army announced the interception of drones flying to the Flamingo naval base in Port Sudan. The city is suffering from attacks, including from the RSF, which has led to damage.
Numerous explosions have been heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan, where hundreds of thousands of people have found refuge. The attacks began on Sunday and have drawn condemnation from neighboring countries and the UN.
The New York Times and The New Yorker received 7 Pulitzer Prizes for journalism. Reports on the assassination attempt on Trump, the conflict in Sudan, and coverage of freedom of speech issues were recognized.
Due to lack of funding, including from the US, millions of refugees will be at risk of violence and exploitation. The UN calls for increased humanitarian aid to prevent a catastrophe.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
The US voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe, which condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine. The resolution mentions Russian aggression and the establishment of a tribunal.
RSF military forces attacked the city of El Fasher and refugee camps in Darfur, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people. The conflict in Sudan has been ongoing since April 2023.