Sudan news covering civil conflict, humanitarian crisis, political developments, and regional security implications in East Africa.
Sudan's government announced strict regulations on the traditional mining sector, which produces 80% of national gold output. Prime Minister Kamel Idris ordered gold-processing mills removed from residential and military areas, and introduced mandatory ID cards for miners to combat smuggling and illegal activities.
A drone strike hit the main market in Abu Zaeima, North Kordofan, killing at least 11 and wounding dozens. The attack occurred less than a day after similar strikes on nearby villages. Sudan's civil war between the army and RSF has seen increasing drone warfare, with 880 civilian deaths from January to April.