Sudan humanitarian crisis deepens as fighting blocks aid convoys

The UN warns that more than eight million people face acute food insecurity as warring factions in Khartoum continue to obstruct the delivery of life-saving supplies to displaced communities.

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Kenya's Silicon Savannah attracts record venture capital despite global downturn

Nairobi-based startups raised over $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by fintech and agritech innovation that continues to defy the broader global investment slowdown.

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South Africa's rolling blackouts return as Eskom struggles with ageing grid

Stage 4 load-shedding was reimposed across Gauteng and the Western Cape after two generating units tripped offline, reigniting public anger over the utility's chronic maintenance failures.

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Ethiopia's Nile dam begins second phase of power generation

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has started producing electricity from its second set of turbines, marking a milestone in the country's energy ambitions but deepening tensions with Egypt and Sudan.

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