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- 1Sudan demands end to foreign interference, RSF disarmament●Sudan says 'foreign interference must end,' RSF must be disarmed
Sudanese authorities have declared that foreign interference in the country must end and that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces must be disarmed. The statement adds to Khartoum's diplomatic pressure as the conflict with the RSF continues, with the government framing outside involvement and the paramilitary's weapons as central obstacles to stability.
- 2Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Khartoum▼Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese families returning to the war-ravaged capital, Khartoum, are finding a city barely able to support them: electricity is largely out, streets remain choked with rubble, and basic services have collapsed after nearly two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Reports describe residents clearing debris by hand and coping without power or reliable water as they try to rebuild their lives.
- 3Who governs Sudan when Washington recognises neither side?●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Sudan's governance remains split as the civil war continues. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the Rapid Support Forces exercises authority over territories it holds. Washington has stated that neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving Sudan with competing authorities but no internationally recognised government, deepening uncertainty over the country's political future.
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Sudan's army has rejected claims by Ethiopian officials that it is backing an anti-government coalition opposed to Ethiopia's federal authorities. The denial, reported by Sudan Tribune, comes amid already strained relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa over border disputes and the Nile dam negotiations. The Sudanese military says it plays no role in Ethiopia's internal political conflicts.
- 5Al-Burhan Vows Sudan Will Bow to No One▼Al-Burhan: We Will Not Debase Ourselves, nor Bow to Anyone; We Seek No One’s Approval
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that he and his government will not debase themselves or bow to anyone, saying they seek no one's approval. The defiant statement, carried by Sudanese outlets, signals a hardening stance as Sudan's war grinds on and pressure mounts over the conflict and the country's international standing.
- 6Sudan Orders Government Employees Back to Work by End of October▼Sudan: Government Units Require Employees to Return to Work by End of October
Sudanese government units have instructed their employees to return to work by the end of October. The directive affects public sector staff across government institutions, which have been disrupted amid the country's ongoing conflict. No further details about enforcement or which departments are covered were available in the report.
- 7Sudan's Finance Ministry Signs SMS Service Agreement with MTN▼Finance Ministry Signs SMS Service Agreement with MTN Sudan
Sudan's Finance Ministry has signed a service agreement with telecom operator MTN Sudan to provide SMS messaging services. The deal, reported by Sudan Horizon, appears aimed at enabling the ministry to send text notifications to the public, likely covering tax alerts, payment notices and official communications. Details on the contract's value and duration have not been disclosed.