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1. Sudan: Hunger Deepens for Displaced Families in Sudan's El Obeid

   [UN News] UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid.

2. Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalists Face Death, Arson Threats for Reporting On War

   [CPJ] Government allied Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture one reporter and to burn down another's radio station because of unfavorable coverage, as frontlines shift under diplomatic pressure for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3. Africa: UK to Cut Aid to Some African Countries by 90%

   [allAfrica] The UK government has confirmed sweeping reductions to its bilateral aid programme. Nine African countries are set to lose more than 80% of direct British assistance by 2029 as overseas development spending is cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income.

4. Africa: All of Africa Today - July 17, 2026

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5. Nigeria: Nigerians Want Cheaper Petrol, but Renewed Hormuz Battle Won't Make That Happen

   [Premium Times] Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level.