Sudan Conflict & Media Freedom: A Sudanese journalist in Berber was arrested after posting a Facebook video criticizing an Islamist faction aligned with the SAF, part of a wider clampdown that’s making it harder for local reporters to cover the civil war and humanitarian crisis. Darfur War Crimes & Foreign Links: New reporting alleges foreign contractors were complicit in Darfur massacres, while another investigation claims a UAE-linked mercenary network deployed Colombian veterans to support RSF operations in Darfur. Regional Spillover Fears: The US envoy warned that a Sudanese army air strike inside Chad could mean the war is spreading across borders, urging an end to external military and financial support to both sides. Arms Embargo Push: US moves to expand a Sudan-wide UN arms embargo as Russia and China resist, framing it as a way to reshape the balance of power. Humanitarian & Education: UN funding is set to support Sudan’s crisis-affected children with a $22m education boost, as the wider Sudan war continues to disrupt schooling. Culture & Identity: A Sudan-related design feature spotlights how personal stories and heritage shape interior design, reflecting the lived experiences of Sudanese diaspora communities.