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1. Sudan: Has the U.S. Adopted a Regime Change Policy in Sudan?

   [allAfrica] Monrovia -- There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity this week surrounding peace efforts in Sudan as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has reached a stalemate, leaving the country virtually divided between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

2. Africa: All of Africa Today - September 23, 2026

   [allAfrica] UN Chief Says Security Council Remains 'Unjust' Without Permanent African Seat

3. South Africa: Local Elections Will Test Voters' Ability to Spot Fake News

   [ISS] Public confidence in identifying disinformation is falling just as AI and hyper-local campaigning make election manipulation harder to detect.

4. Ethiopia: EU Calls for 'De-Escalation' As Tigray Rebels Clash With Ethiopian Forces

   [RFI] The European Union has called for an "immediate de-escalation" after Tigray rebels in Ethiopia confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government. The separatists have seized control of several towns and airports, amid reports of heavy artillery attacks in neighbouring regions.

5. Burkina Faso: From Cotton to Uniforms, Burkina Faso Boosts its Textile Industry

   [Bird Story Agency] By introducing traditional fabrics into school, judicial and military uniforms, as well as some public-service attire, Burkina Faso is seeking to create a sustainable market for locally processed cotton. The policy could support spinning mills, women weavers and garment workshops, provided the sector can meet the required volumes, prices and deadlines.