Sudan Conflict & Sanctions: US senators unveiled a bipartisan “PEACE in Sudan Act of 2026” aimed at raising pressure on the SAF and RSF and their external backers, including possible terrorist-designation reviews and a ceasefire strategy. Humanitarian & Food Security: The World Food Programme warned the Iran war could push 45 million people into severe food insecurity by June, with spillovers driving up food and fuel costs and disrupting trade—risks that hit vulnerable countries hard, including parts of Africa. Sudan War’s Regional Pull: Analysis says Sudan’s fourth year of fighting is increasingly tied to Gulf dynamics as the conflict’s economic heartland battles and Khartoum’s security pressures draw in regional interests. Belfast Unrest Linked to Sudanese Suspect: In Northern Ireland, police fired plastic bullets and used water cannon as riots followed a knife attack allegedly involving a Sudanese asylum seeker; 12 officers were injured and arrests were made, while officials tightened immigration enforcement and urged calm. Housing/Refugee Shelters via Industry: UAE-based Arada Foundation expanded its “Home for a Home” model with Big Heart Foundation, targeting thousands of homes annually, including refugee shelters in Chad tied to displacement from Sudan.