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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.
- 2DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports●DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, according to a report highlighted by Business Insider Africa. The same report notes that the United States and Iran are supplying rival sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Iran's drones supporting Russia while American systems back Ukraine. The findings underline how armed drones have become central to conflicts across Africa and beyond.
- 3France 24 investigates deportations of migrants to Africa under Trump policy●Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy • FRANCE 24
France 24 has published an international investigation into the Trump administration's migrant policy, focusing on deportations of migrants to African countries. The report examines where those deported are being sent, the conditions they face, and the agreements behind the transfers. The investigation is drawing wide attention as the deportation policy remains one of the most contested aspects of the US administration's immigration agenda.
- 4Uganda Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic Spat Over Turkey Ties●'Supporting Turkey Is a Crime!': Uganda's Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic War | Firstpost Africa
Uganda's army chief has sparked a diplomatic row after declaring that supporting Turkey is a crime, in remarks widely reported by international media including Firstpost Africa. The statement is being framed as an escalation of a diplomatic conflict between Kampala and Ankara, drawing attention to Uganda's shifting foreign policy alignments and the potential consequences for bilateral relations with Turkey.