Khartoum: A coalition led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is fighting for power in Sudan’s brutal civil war, has announced the formation of a new parallel government – further tearing the fabric of a fraying nation. In a video statement, the RSF named a prime minister and unveiled a sovereign council.
According to France24.com, this move by the RSF represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as the group attempts to solidify its influence and challenge the existing governmental structures in Sudan. The announcement is likely to exacerbate the already volatile situation in the country, which has been embroiled in violence and political turmoil.
In another development, Islamic State has taken responsibility for a brutal attack on a church in eastern DRC that killed at least 43 worshippers. IS claims that dozens of homes and shops were burned during the attack.