Sudan’s war is a battle between two protagonists: The Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It also included Al Tahir Hagar Sudan Liberation Forces, Sudan Liberation Movement transitional council of Al Hadi Idris, trade unions and other civil society organisations. Sudan’s civil society is complex, however, reflecting diverse and sometimes contradictory political movements, as well as urban-rural divides. During the December 2018 revolution that pushed Bashir out, most political forces participated under the broad banner of the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition. Some of the armed movements within this coalition have aligned with the army in its current war against the RSF.

Saudi Arabia pumps market highlights The Saudi Arabia pumps market generated a revenue of USD 1,775.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,504.4 million by 2030. The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2024 to 2030. In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia pumps market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia pumps market based on centrifugal, positive displacement covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is predominantly an oil-based economy with a majority of economic activities controlled by the government of the country.

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North Korea has reportedly deployed its troops in Russia to fight against Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. North Korean soldiers are being sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. A video purportedly showing North Korean soldiers arriving at a Russian military base for training also surfaced on social media. Russia and North Korea have become close allies, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calling Putin his “closest comrade” on the latter's birthday last week. "These (North Korean) troops movements, if true, are alarming and are an extreme escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Putin hopes to build up BRICS – which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as well as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – as a powerful counterweight to the West in global politics and trade. The Kremlin leader is due to host a BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.

Currently, there are at least 16.2 million renewable energy jobs worldwide, an increase from 13.7 million in 2022. However, Africa only receives a small share of global renewable energy investments, resulting in low employment numbers. This is according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2024, which examines the socio-economic impacts of transitioning to renewable energy. The report indicates that the African continent continues to receive only a small share of global renewable energy investments. Job opportunities for Africa in the Just Energy Transition“Based on an employment multiplier analysis, there could be 1.5 million to 3.3 million new direct green jobs across Africa by 2030.

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The global move from internal combustion engines towards electric vehicles (EVs) presents a major opportunity for South African industrialisation, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. “This is a major industrialisation opportunity for South Africa and the region, particularly within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area. https://t.co/hLewAKEp8f — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 17, 2024“The local automotive sector needs to position itself to take advantage of the demand for electric vehicles, new energy vehicles and sustainable fuels. Consideration must be given to incentives for manufacturers as well as tax rebates or subsidies for consumers to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles. Source: SAnewsImage: Electric vehicles being showcased at the Electric Vehicle Road Trip Africa event in 2023 in Cape Town.

CNN —North Korea has shipped 1,500 soldiers to Russia for training, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday, describing the move as the first step in the secretive state’s military involvement in Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Those units had previously been personally inspected by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the agency added. The revelations follow repeated warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea has resulted in North Korean troops joining the war. “We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea … are preparing to (start) fighting against us. The intervention could mark the first time that North Korea has participated in a major way in an international war.

N Korea sends troops to fight with Russia: SeoulReuters Seoul says North Korea's plan to deploy troops to fight with Russia is a "grave security threat". North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said as Seoul warned of a "grave security threat". Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday, calling him his "closest comrade". Friday's security meeting was attended by key officials from South Korea's National Security Office, the Ministry of National Defence, and the National Intelligence Service, Yoon's office said. The allegation from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) comes days after Ukrainian military intelligence sources said that Russia's army is forming a unit of North Koreans.

Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Supriya Chatterjee as Managing Director, North India. Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Supriya Chatterjee as Managing Director, North India(Cushman)She will focus on capitalizing on emerging market opportunities in one of India’s largest and most dynamic real estate markets, it said. Also Read: Anarock launches office leasing and advisory vertical, appoints Peush Jain as managing directorNew role“Supriya has been instrumental in shaping our growth in North India over the years. Also Read: Piramal Realty appoints Abhijeet Maheshwari as CEOSince joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2015, Chatterjee has been a key driver of the company’s growth in North India, particularly in the office leasing segment. Beyond business, Chatterjee heads the employee resource group WIN (Women's Integrated Network) for Cushman & Wakefield, where she actively mentors emerging female leaders within the company, it said.

The project's transnational scope opens new opportunities for electrolyser manufacturers and renewable energy developers. Prominent developers, including Germany’s ABO Energy, Aker Horizons, TotalEnergies, and TuNur, are advancing hydrogen projects in North Africa, with several in Tunisia. In recent years, Tunisia has significantly accelerated its deployment of renewables, particularly in renewable hydrogen. The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA), scheduled for November 6-7, 2024, in Tunis, will bring African and international stakeholders together to discuss the strategic potential of renewable hydrogen across Africa. Organized by AFSIA, MESIA, CSPV, and SolarPower Europe, this forum will spotlight Africa’s role in the global renewable energy landscape.

Amazon and Google are investing in nuclear energy projects – mainly the construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – to power its data centres and AI technologies. On Wednesday (16 October), Amazon confirmed that it had signed three new agreements to support the development of nuclear energy projects – including enabling the construction of several new SMRs. The investment includes manufacturing capacity to develop the SMR equipment to support more than 5GW of new nuclear energy projects using X-energy’s technology. Growth of nuclear energy projectsIn its World Energy Outlook 2024 report released this week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that in countries open to the technology, nuclear power can be an important source of low emissions electricity. Nuclear energy – an effective recovery for our industryIn 2023, five new nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 5.5GW began operations in Belarus, China, Korea, Slovak Republic and US.

Aisha Gaddafi, 47, is the fifth child and only biological daughter of the dictator who ruled the North African country from 1969 until he was captured and killed in 2011 by rebels during the NATO-backed uprising that toppled him. On Friday, the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow opened a six-week exhibit of dozens of her artworks, including a painting of a crowd hovering over the corpses of her father and her brother who was killed alongside him. The painting shows members of the crowd using smartphones to snap pictures of the bodies.

Africa50 announced that it has disbursed the first $15.5 million tranche of a $100m Asset Recycling programme with the Government of The Gambia to upgrade the Senegambia Bridge. This investment signifies the start of extensive upgrades to improve operational efficiency and maximise regional trade as part of the company’s Asset Recycling Programme. Asset recycling enables governments to concession infrastructure assets to private investors for a predetermined period, releasing public funds to invest in other critical infrastructure projects. Moreover, this project will create jobs and stimulate trade in the wider region.”Demba Diallo, Managing Director and Head of Project Development at Africa50, said: “This project clearly demonstrates the strategic value unlocked for African economies through Asset Recycling. “By enhancing the efficiency and safety of the Senegambia Bridge, we are not only boosting regional connectivity and trade, but also creating jobs and fostering long-term economic growth.