Sudan Peace Process: The UN-led “Quintet” (AU, IGAD, Arab League, EU and UN) held fresh talks with Sudanese civilian leaders, urging concrete steps toward de-escalation and dialogue, with envoy Pekka Haavisto also engaging SAF and RSF leaders ahead of a Khartoum visit. Sudan Humanitarian & Security: Reports keep flagging drone and air attacks that hit civilians and aid operations, while rights groups warn of rising tolls across Darfur and Kordofan. Ceuta Migrant Crisis (Human Stories): After a mass surge from Morocco, Spain says most migrants have returned, but about 1,000 minors remain in Ceuta without families; one teen described watching her brother drown and now begging on the streets. Ceuta Response & EU Politics: EU interior ministers backed Spain’s “swift response,” while debate rages over border security, Schengen checks, and how Europe handles vulnerable arrivals. Climate & Food Resilience: A new chickpea variety is being piloted across southern Africa to help farmers cope with failing cereal yields and rising input costs. Travel Health (Sudan Included): UK health guidance updated malaria risk maps, listing Sudan among countries travellers should take precautions for. Local Economy (Sudan): Traders in White Nile’s Ed Duweim staged a strike over rising fees, while Port Sudan faces worsening water and power shortages during extreme heat. Culture Spotlight: Locarno Open Doors 2026 highlights new African films, including a Sudanese fiction feature written and directed by a woman.