By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Baj News
The Sudanese army reportedly killed about 400 Rapid Support Forces fighters during operations south and west of El Obeid, in North Kordofan state. The fighting also reportedly destroyed more than 79 vehicles and led to the capture of 62 others, according to sources cited by Baj News.
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The war in Sudan is affecting relations with Ethiopia, which is accused of helping the Rapid Support Forces.
5 NovSudanese army retakes positions around El Obeid
5 NovSudan accuses Ethiopia of helping the Rapid Support Forces5 NovEthiopia and Sudan close consulates near their borderThe Sudanese army and its allies have taken control of several strategic areas south and west of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. The advance is aimed in particular at loosening the encirclement imposed by the Rapid Support Forces, according to military sources cited by Sudan Tribune.
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The Sudanese army reportedly retook control of Hibila in South Kordofan state, according to sources cited by Baj News. The military advance was reportedly recorded on Thursday, as the region remains affected by the conflict between Sudanese forces and paramilitaries.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Baj News ·
Sudanese General Yassir al-Atta says fighters from northern Somalia are fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces against the government army. He named several countries of alleged origin in a speech delivered in Khartoum on 1 November, according to the Sudanese army and the SUNA news agency.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Caasimada Online ·
The Sudanese army targeted the Doumaya camp, linked to the Rapid Support Forces, in Nyala, South Darfur. Drone strikes the previous night had already hit six targets in the city, according to reports by Baj News.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Baj News ·
Drone strikes kill 14 civilians and cut power in SudanDrone strikes killed at least 14 civilians and injured several people in three areas of Sudan, including Um Dibo, El Abbasiya Tagali and Ed Damazin. They also damaged a fuel station and electricity infrastructure, disrupting access to clean water, according to Radio Dabanga, which cited residents and local sources.
Mogadishu seeks to pay Puntland soldiers directlyThe Somali federal government is distributing Hormuud operator cards to military personnel under its authority in Puntland to pay their salaries directly. The initiative comes after Puntland refused to channel these payments through its private banks, reigniting tensions between the two administrations, reports Puntland Post.The week in Africa
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