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Good morning. Here's what's happening across the region today.
In today's Daily:
- 🇸🇩 Drone strike on Abyei market kills over 150 people, officials say.
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan says Sudanese drones hit Abyei market, killing 153.
- 🇪🇹 TPLF says its forces have killed more than 1,500 Ethiopian soldiers.
Death toll from Abyei market drone strike climbs to 153
A drone hit the market in Abyei, a disputed town on the Sudan‑South Sudan border, killing at least 153 people, officials said. The caretaker information minister for Abyei gave the updated figure.
Why it matters: Families of victims face loss and displacement; aid may be needed.
Yes, but: South Sudan blames Sudan’s military, while Khartoum has not confirmed responsibility.
What to watch: The United Nations may seek an explanation from Khartoum.
Sources: Devdiscourse →
Drone war spreads to Khartoum
Drone strikes hit targets in the capital and the Blue Nile region, widening the aerial campaign, one outlet reports. Modern Ghana →
Power plant hit by drones
RSF drones struck the Tandalti substation, cutting electricity to North Kordofan, one outlet reports. Sudan Tribune, Sudan Tribune (Arabic) →
Market drone attack kills 153
Sudanese army drones struck a market north of Abyei, killing at least 153 people, officials said. vijesti.me →
Security committee bans alcohol
The Central Equatoria State Security Committee prohibited the red‑capped drink Jena Fa’ar and wheel‑barrow vending in markets, one outlet reports. Eye Radio, Sudans Post →
TPLF claims 1,511 soldiers dead
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front says its forces have killed 1,511 Ethiopian soldiers in recent fighting, one outlet reports. UA.NEWS →
PM warns Eritrea of consequences
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea that continued support for rebels will bring severe consequences, one outlet reports. Africanews, Facebook →
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