Sudan Conflict & Peace Talks: Sudan’s war enters its fourth year with no clear end, while a new roadmap for settling the civil war is being disputed by key factions, stalling political dialogue. Gold & Mining Regulation: Sudan introduces emergency measures to regulate traditional mining and curb smuggling, targeting a sector said to control most of the country’s gold output. Agribusiness & Food Security: The World Food Programme warns the Iran war is driving major spillovers—higher food and fuel costs and disrupted trade—pushing tens of millions toward severe hunger. Energy & Industry Projects: Daewoo E&C completes a $265m fertilizer plant in Nigeria, boosting ammonia and urea production capacity to support agricultural demand. Water & Regional Trade: Ethiopia’s Red Sea water role remains central to regional stability, with upstream water supplies shaping negotiations across Sudan, Egypt, and Somalia. Humanitarian Housing: Arada and Big Heart Foundation expand “Home for a Home” into a year-round global initiative, including refugee shelters in Chad tied to displacement from Sudan. Inflation Outlook: IMF projections flag Sudan among the world’s highest-inflation economies in 2026, underscoring pressure on household purchasing power.