Africa Sudan The closure of the country's airspace has been extended until 31 July, due to ongoing clashes, in the seventh extension by the Sudanese Aviation Authority; only humanitarian aid and evacuation flights will be exempt from the closure
Africa Sudan Discussions on oil cooperation between Sudan and South Sudanese took place in the highest-level meeting after South Sudan forces retook from RSF the Heglig oilfield in 2025, a key processing facility with a capacity of 130.000 barrels/day
Africa Sudan A former rebel fighter now allied with the government has proposed a path for ending Sudan’s civil war and establishing democracy; Malik Agar Ayyir once fought Khartoum in a militia group and is now backing monopoly on arms and dissolution of armed groups
Africa Sudan The Bank Deposit Guarantee Fund has resumed operations, as part of Sudan's Central Bank's push to restore key financial institutions to Khartoum and rebuild confidence in the banking system after the severe wartime disruptions
Africa Sudan The 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50-pound notes have effectively lost their purchasing power amid soaring inflation and a sharp depreciation of the Sudanese currency and will be withdrawn; holders have a 3-month deadline to deposit them into bank accounts