Seven-day ceasefire to begin in Sudan
It is supposed to come into effect at 9.45pm local time.
Ahead of Sudan’s seven-day ceasefire, we hear from a doctor in Khartoum who tell us that they are facing a severe shortage of medical supplies.
As Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery, we look at what it could mean for the country’s economy.
And the descendants of Ethiopia’s Prince Alema Yehu, who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century, have requested King Charles for the remains of his body.
(Photo: A vehicle of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces drives down a road in Khartoum. Credit: Getty Images).
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