Sudan War & Human Rights: The UN says sexual violence is a defining feature of Sudan’s war, with women subjected to rape, sexual slavery and ransoms that can reach $10,000, and it links most cases to the RSF, including in Khartoum, Darfur and Gezira. Sudan Security Structure: RSF commander Mohamed Dagalo has ordered creation of a “new national army” via a security and defence council, combining RSF forces with allied rebel groups—deepening the country’s de facto split. Sudan Food Prices & Protest Risk: Bread price hikes tied to flour costs and wheat supply disruptions have sparked bread protests in Khartoum, with the Communist Party leader arrested by NISS after demonstrations. Ebola Preparedness (Regional): Liberia plans to vaccinate frontline health workers and port-entry staff if Ebola is detected, adding PPE, surveillance and 24/7 call centers. Ebola Vaccine Push: CEPI is funding three investigational Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidates (IAVI, Moderna, Oxford/SII) as the outbreak in DRC and Uganda spreads. Trade & Investment (Egypt): Egypt and South Korea launched a Strategic Dialogue to boost business ties and explore an annual economic forum, while Egypt also signed a framework with Japan to pitch a Japanese industrial zone inside the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Agribusiness (Kenya): Kenya’s tea exports rose 6% in Q1 2026, but destination shifts reflect geopolitical and conflict-linked demand swings.