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Sudan’s Al-Atta Dares Ruto to Bring KDF to Fight
Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) General Yasser Al-Atta has challenged Kenyan President William Ruto to bring the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) to a fight with his troops.
In a video shared online, Al-Atta mocked Ruto and told him not to tag along East African forces who have been conducting a joint operation in the troubled Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Al-Atta faction has accused the Kenyan president of funding Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which has been battling the forces for the control of Khartoum since the collapse of the transitional government.
RSF is headed by Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, who the Yasir unit has accused of being a close ally of the Kenyan president.
“The state (Kenya) that supports you (RSF) and the mercenaries like you with money must also bring its army… leave the East African forces and come with your army to intervene and we are waiting for you,” Al-Atta stated.
SAF rejected Ruto as the mediator of the ongoing conflict after he was appointed by Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Instead, SAF has called for the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit to head the mediation team.
“Sudan is not a game of every unscrupulous politician, profiteer, and mercenary,” he added.
As the war enters its 100th day, the army has deployed infantry forces in Khartoum to launch ground operations against the RASF militiamen. The military has also established training camps for volunteers in northern, eastern and central Sudan states.
Meanwhile, the pro-democracy coalition of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) is holding its first meeting in Cairo, Egypt since the war began in Sudan.
Meanwhile, the pro-democracy coalition of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) is holding its first meeting in Cairo, Egypt since the war began.
The FFC has called for an end to the violence and a return to the democratic transition that was interrupted by the military coup in October 2021.
The conflict in Sudan has killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands more. It is the latest chapter in the country’s long history of political turmoil.
Sudan Plane Crash kills 9
A civilian Antonov aircraft crashed at Port Sudan airport on Sunday, killing nine people, including four military personnel. A young girl is reported to have survived the accident.
The Sudanese army said the plane suffered a technical failure as it was taking off. The crash occurred at around 6:30 p.m. local time, and the cause is still under investigation.
The dead included three crew members and six passengers. The passengers were all civilians, including two women and a child.
The crash is a further blow to Sudan, which is already in the midst of a civil war. The conflict between the army and the RSF militia has displaced more than three million people, and there is no sign of a resolution.
Nigeria Fuel tanker explosion kills 8
The tanker was involved in a road accident on Sunday night, and residents who had gathered to scoop up spilled fuel were caught in the explosion. The police said that the tanker exploded on its own, and that the death toll is likely to rise.
The explosion comes at a time when Nigerians are struggling to pay for fuel, after prices jumped in the wake of the removal of a petrol subsidy. The government has said that the subsidy was unsustainable, but the removal has led to widespread protests.
The explosion is a reminder of the dangers of fuel tanker accidents, which are a frequent occurrence in Nigeria. In 2022, a fuel tanker explosion in the north-central state of Kogi killed at least 12 people.
The government has urged people to stay away from fuel tanker accidents, and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Wildfires in Algeria Kill at Least 15, Evacuate Thousands
At least 15 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after wildfires broke out across Algeria on Monday. The fires, which have affected 16 provinces, have also injured 26 people and destroyed homes and crops.
The interior ministry said that around 7,500 firefighters are working to bring the blazes under control. The fires have been particularly severe in the mountainous regions of Bejaia and Bouira, where they have destroyed forests and caused widespread damage.
The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has visited the region and pledged to provide assistance to those affected by the fires.
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, but authorities believe that they may have been caused by hot weather and high winds. The fires have come at a time when Algeria is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius.
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