Sudan
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Sudan’s Emergence as a New Captagon Hub
Sudan is emerging as a new hub for captagon production, with RSF-linked labs fueling its war economy and Gulf trafficking routes.
BUSINESS
New Nile Order: Uganda Stands with Ethiopia Against Egypt’s Control
Cairo's grip on the Nile loosens as upstream nations assert equal rights, setting up a clash between historical claims and sovereign equality of water.
WORLD
As Algeria and Mali Clash, France Finds New Opening
Algeria–Mali drone dispute triggers airspace closures, deepens regional rifts, and reshapes alliances between the Sahel, France, and Red Sea basin.
BUSINESS
Re-Alignment in the Red Sea: Russia & Iran
Russia and Iran recalibrate influence from Syria to Sudan, leveraging Red Sea conflicts and deepening military ties in shifting alliances.
WORLD
Nile Tensions: South Sudan at Risk of Renewed Conflict
Seven years after a hard-won peace, South Sudan teeters toward chaos as President Kiir's firing of the Upper Nile governor fuels VP Machar's fury and militia violence.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
