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1. Sudan: Sudan Gov Reports 58 Dead in RSF Attack On North Kordofan Villages

   [Dabanga] El Marra / Umm Saadoun El Sharif / El Rada / Abu Z -- The death toll from a paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on villages west of Bara in North Kordofan's Azhaf area, has risen to at least 58 after residents discovered the bodies of 27 missing people on Saturday, local authorities reported.

2. Sudan: Renewed Clashes Between the Salamat and Beni Halba Tribes in South Darfur

   [Darfur Network for Human Rights] The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented the renewal of armed clashes between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes in South Darfur State on 30 May 2026. Violence continued for a second consecutive day, resulting in casualties, civilian displacement, and the burning of villages with growing concern about the role of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in fuelling tribal polarization.

3. Guinea: Guineans Denounce an 'Electoral Farce' After Low Turnout in Legislative Polls

   [RFI] Legislative and municipal elections were held in Guinea on Sunday to complete the process of returning constitutional order to the country after the December 2025 presidential election While this double ballot took place without major incident, voter turnout was low.

4. Africa: Festus Mogae - This Diamond Is Forever

   [Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years.

5. Ethiopia: Voting Interrupted in 'Certain Areas' of Oromia and Amhara Regions

   [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that had already begun was later interrupted in parts of the Oromia and Amhara regions.