October 2026

One year after the Rapid Support Forces took El Fasher, Amnesty International says civilians in the city still face arbitrary detention, torture and restricted humanitarian access. The British sanctions announced this week come a year after the city's fall and the massacres of civilians that followed.

The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court on Thursday sentenced eight Sudanese defendants to life imprisonment in a case of illegal arms and ammunition trafficking and money laundering, tied to arms deals for the Sudanese army. Among those convicted were Yasser al-Atta, chief of staff of the Sudanese army, former intelligence chief Salah Abdullah Gosh, and army finance official Othman al-Zubair.

Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the Rapid Support Forces of using drones supplied by the United Arab Emirates and launched from Ethiopian territory to strike civilian infrastructure, including airports, power and water stations, hospitals, fuel depots and oil pipelines. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that the drone attacks had escalated in recent weeks.

The UK has sanctioned 15 senior commanders from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, targeting officers from both sides of the war. The measures were announced one year after the fall of El Fasher and the massacres of civilians that followed.

Sudan's Sovereignty Council head and army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Moscow on Thursday, leading Sudan's delegation to the third Russia-Africa summit. The summit runs on 28 and 29 October under the slogan "For Peace, Security and Development," with more than 20 African leaders and representatives of about 48 African countries taking part.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told the Egypt Forum 2026 that the state faces three options in dealing with higher energy prices: the state absorbs the cost, the citizen bears it, or the government borrows. He warned that borrowing would add to the debt burden, and said a shortfall in energy supplies could force load-shedding of six to eight hours a day.

Egypt and Greece said they reject Libya's ratification of a maritime border demarcation agreement, according to Egyptian state outlets. The two countries' foreign ministers met to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. Greece said it is holding consultations with Egypt to widen the geographic scope of their own maritime demarcation agreement.

President Donald Trump said the United States is not currently negotiating with Iran and that "something" will happen soon. He also described the Iran war as "one of the greatest achievements we have achieved" and said Washington could withdraw from Iran now but wants to ensure the results of what it has achieved continue for a long time.

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority approved the prospectus for Cairo Bank's listing on the Egyptian Exchange, clearing the way for the share sale. The bank has contracted four investors to subscribe in the private placement, with their combined stakes reaching up to 95 percent.

Gold prices in Egypt rose 20 Egyptian pounds on Monday, with 21-karat gold reaching 6,285 pounds per gram and 18-karat gold at 5,387 pounds, as the international ounce stood at $4,166.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi presented a program to prepare candidates for the presidency of the republic, to be run by the Military Academy. He set out the conditions for the program and said the country is "not sterile" in reference to the pool of future leaders.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended the graduation of classes from the Military Academy, where he and the audience watched the "Martyr's Salute" ceremony. The event included a documentary film titled "Leaders in the Conscience of the Nation." Top graduates of the military colleges and Egyptian universities presented the shield of the Military Academy and the universities to Sisi.

The price of 21-karat gold in Egypt fell to 6,110 Egyptian pounds per gram on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, a decline outlets described as sudden and strong. The drop came as the dollar rose, which limited how far local gold prices could fall.

The board of directors of Egypt's Al Ahly club approved the annual report to be presented to the general assembly, and set the date for the ordinary general assembly meeting. The board also approved the recommendations of the legal committee.

Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, targeting data centers that serve the Ukrainian military. The strikes hit multiple locations and caused deaths and damage, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemning the assault.

The World Health Organization recommends lifestyle changes rather than medication to combat childhood obesity, advising against weight-loss injections for children. Its new guidance for treating childhood obesity bars obesity drugs and surgery for children under ten and sets strict conditions for adolescents.

Russian strikes on Kharkiv wounded 22 people, including children. Russian attacks also damaged port infrastructure facilities in Odesa.

An Egyptian court sentenced three Egyptian officers to 10 years in prison after convicting them in the case of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni. The ruling was reported by DW.com, a centrist outlet.