Food Security Shock: The World Food Programme warns the Iran war is quietly starving millions by pushing up food and fuel costs and disrupting trade, with 45 million at risk of severe food insecurity by June and Sudan flagged among countries facing fertilizer and supply strain. Sudan Conflict Pressure: US senators unveiled the PEACE in Sudan Act of 2026, proposing tougher sanctions on actors fueling the SAF–RSF war, including possible terrorist designations and reporting on foreign backers. Sudan’s Currency Stress: Ethiopian Airlines at Port Sudan reportedly stopped taking Sudanese pounds for tickets, pushing travelers to pay in dollars as the pound slides beyond 4,000 per dollar amid war-driven FX shortages. Mining & Gold Governance: Sudan introduced measures to regulate traditional mining and curb smuggling, targeting a sector said to control a large share of national gold output. Construction & Safety Reality: A Mogadishu high-rise blast and gunfire episode shows how conflict can abruptly halt major building work and leave sites littered with damage. Agriculture Tech Transfer: Korea’s rice aid enters a second phase, developing drought- and salinity-tolerant seeds for rain-fed African regions, with faster breeding methods via research partners. Regional Security Diplomacy: Egypt and Eritrea reiterated Red Sea security should be handled by littoral states, rejecting outside roles in maritime policing.