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Clashes Between Sudan's Warring Factions Intensify, No End in Sight

By Reuters

Sudan's warring military factions clashed by air and on the ground in the country's capital on Tuesday, as increased violence and spreading lawlessness added to the misery of residents already struggling with limited food and medicine.

More from WPR: For Civilians in Sudan, Self-Protection Is the Only Option

Fresh Protests Rock Senegal as Death Toll Climbs

By Ngouda Dione, Sofia Christensen and Diadie Ba | Reuters

New clashes broke out on Saturday between Senegalese opposition supporters and police in parts of the capital Dakar, the third day of protests in the West African nation sparked by the prosecution of an opposition leader.

More from WPR: Senegal’s Democratic Credentials Have Taken a Beating Under Macky Sall

Fighting Escalates in Sudan's Capital After Ceasefire Expires

Reuters

Fighting intensified in several areas of Khartoum on Sunday after a ceasefire deal expired, residents of Sudan's capital reported, and activists said a new outburst of violence in North Darfur state had left at least 40 people dead.

More from WPR: Sudan’s Crisis Risks Sparking a Regional Conflagration

South Africa Grants Putin and BRICS Leaders Diplomatic Immunity for Summit

By Patrick Wintour | The Guardian

South Africa has issued blanket diplomatic immunity to all leaders attending an August summit, meaning Vladimir Putin might be able to travel to Johannesburg and not fear the country acting on an international criminal court warrant for his arrest.