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The country’s Independent Electoral Commission announced on Monday, October 28, 2025, that the 83-year-old incumbent had won a fourth term with 89.77 percent of the ballots cast.
Both IGAD and the UN stress that accountability for human rights violations is essential to breaking Sudan’s cycle of conflict and achieving lasting peace. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in El Fasher remains critical, with thousands fleeing amid shortages of food, medicine, and shelter.
El-Fasher, home to nearly 250,000 civilians, has become the centre of a growing humanitarian disaster. Aid groups report that residents are surviving without food, clean water, or medical care as fighting closes all escape routes. Earlier this month, MedGlobal warned that the city was “on the brink of collapse” after a prolonged siege marked by starvation and disease outbreaks.
In its latest advisory, the NHC described the storm as “catastrophic and life-threatening,” warning that conditions would intensify overnight. At 18:00 GMT Monday, Melissa was positioned around 145 miles (233 km) southwest of Kingston, moving west-northwest at only 3 mph (6 km/h). Experts said this sluggish movement increases the risk of excessive rainfall and flooding.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kenyan Mission in Moscow has been working closely with Russian authorities to identify and assist citizens who found themselves trapped in the conflict, some of whom were lured into the war through fraudulent recruitment schemes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the decision by FATF, the global body responsible for setting standards on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, is a testament to South Africa’s commitment to transparency and reform.
The two leaders are expected to focus on trade and the future of the US–Japan alliance as Trump pursues a push to reshape economic ties across Asia.
The hand-over coincided with the launch of a major new facility at the Gaddafi Military Barracks, Magamaga and the beginning of construction of a related workshop in Entebbe.
Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.
Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.
The provocation, contained in an official statement issued by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, comes as joint military exercises between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago are underway in regional waters.
The presidency said the move aims to ensure continuity and effective coordination in a key sector driving Namibia’s economic ambitions, including its upcoming crude oil production plans.