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EAST AFRICA SET FOR LANDMARK AI CONFERENCE IN KIGALI TO SHAPE REGION’s DIGITAL FUTURE.

BY NJOKI KARANJA  KIGALI, RWANDA, March 24, 2026. East Africa is poised to take a major step in defining its digital trajectory as regional leaders, innovators, and policymakers prepare to convene for a landmark artificial intelligence conference in Kigali. The 4th East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference will take place from March 30 to April 1 at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together more than 680 delegates from across the region and beyond. The event is jointly organized by the East African Science and Technology Commission and the Inter-University Council for East Africa. Held under the theme “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient, Inclusive, and Innovative East Africa,” the conference marks a pivotal moment as the region seeks to transition from AI ambition to coordinated action. Rwanda’s Minister for ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, will officially open the conference, which is also expected to attract...
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RSF, SPLM-N CLAIM CAPTURE OF STRATEGIC KURMUK TOWN IN BLUE NILE OFFENSIVE.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 24, 2026. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), have announced a major military advance in Sudan’s Blue Nile region, claiming full السيطرة (control) of the strategic town of Kurmuk following intense ბრძოლات (fighting) with Sudanese army forces. In a statement released الثلاثاء (Tuesday), the coalition—part of the Tasis alliance—said its قوات (forces) had secured Kurmuk along with nearby areas including Al-Baraka and Al-Keili after what it described as “fierce battles” that began a day earlier. The statement alleged that the joint RSF and SPLM-N قوات engaged Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militias in heavy clashes, ultimately forcing them to withdraw from the المناطق (areas). The قوات also claimed to have achieved significant territorial gains across multiple axes in what they referred to as the “New Funj/Blue Nile front.” Kurmuk, located in Blue Nile State near the Ethiopia...
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DOZENS KILLED IN DEADLY SHELLING OF AL-DAEIN TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SUDAN.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  A reported attack on Al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Sudan has left more than 60 people dead and over 100 others injured, according to a statement attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The statement described the incident as a “serious escalation,” alleging that the Sudanese army—referred to in the release as affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood—carried out the bombardment. The death toll has risen to more than 62 people, including at least 12 children, while 113 others were wounded. Most of the victims are reported to be women and children. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams continuing to search for survivors trapped under the rubble, raising fears that the number of casualties could increase further. The attack adds to a growing pattern of violence targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly medical facilities, amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Previous incidents have seen hospitals struck during fighting, worsening an alre...
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SUDAN ’s PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL CALLS FOR UNITY, PEACE AND RESISTANCE IN EID ADDRESS AMID ONGOING WAR.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 20, 2026. The Presidential Council of the “Government of Peace” has issued a strongly worded Eid al-Fitr message, extending greetings to Sudanese citizens at home and abroad while reaffirming its commitment to continue fighting what it described as الإرهاب (terrorism) and rebuilding a new Sudan founded on democracy, justice, and equality. In the خطاب (address), the Council’s President congratulated the Sudanese people, members of the Sudan Founding Alliance Forces, and families of those killed, injured, or missing in the conflict. He expressed hope that the religious holiday would mark a turning point toward peace, security, and national unity after prolonged suffering caused by الحرب (war). The statement sharply blamed the ongoing conflict on the Muslim Brotherhood and its العسكري arm, accusing the group of plunging the country into violence, displacement, hunger, and destruction. Despite the الأزمة (crisis), the Council emphasized that Sudanese...
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RSF CONDEMNS ALLEGED DRONE ATTACK ON CHAD’S TINE TOWN, REPORTS CIVILIAN CASUALTIES.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 19, 2026.  The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have strongly condemned what they described as a “terrorist attack” allegedly carried out using drones, targeting the town of Tine inside the Republic of Chad. In a statement released on Wednesday, the RSF accused elements affiliated with the Sudanese army—referred to in the statement as linked to the Muslim Brotherhood—of executing the strike. The group claimed the attack resulted in the deaths of several innocent civilians. According to the RSF, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the operation marked a dangerous escalation, extending the conflict beyond Sudan’s borders and posing a threat to regional stability. The paramilitary force expressed its denunciation “in the strongest terms,” emphasizing the humanitarian impact of the incident and calling attention to the alleged targeting of civilians. The claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication, and there was no immedia...
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APUR COURTS MUSLIM VOTE IN KALOLENI, PLEDGES MOSQUE RESTORATION AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  Makongeni Ward MCA aspirant Rosalina Apur intensified her grassroots campaign on Tuesday with a high-profile engagement with Muslim residents in Kaloleni, where she pledged to champion religious inclusivity and oversee the restoration of a local mosque. Addressing a large gathering at the Kaloleni basketball courtyard, Apur emphasized the need for leadership that protects religious freedoms while ensuring equitable development across communities. She assured residents that, if elected in the 2027 General Election, her administration would prioritize the rehabilitation and preservation of the mosque, which she described as a vital pillar of social cohesion. “Faith institutions are pillars of our society, offering guidance, unity, and moral grounding,” she said, drawing applause from the crowd. In a gesture aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the community, Apur donated foodstuffs, mattresses, and blankets to the mosque. She also distr...
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RSF CLAIMS FULL CONTROL OF KARNOI AREA IN NORTH DARFUR AFTER SWIFT MILITARY OPERATION.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 16, 2026.  Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has announced that it has taken full control of the Karnoi area in North Darfur following what it described as a swift and coordinated military operation targeting rival militias. In a statement issued on Monday, the RSF said its forces secured the area after clashes with armed groups it claimed were allied with elements of the Islamic Movement, which the paramilitary group accuses of using the region as a base to threaten local security. According to the statement, RSF fighters managed to push the opposing forces out of the area after inflicting heavy losses, forcing them to withdraw and enabling the paramilitary group to regain control of Karnoi and its surrounding areas in North Darfur, a region within western Sudan that has experienced prolonged instability. The RSF said the operation forms part of its broader campaign aimed at restoring security and stability in the ...
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