A study highlights how Sudanese educators utilized WhatsApp to create a functioning university amid civil war, showcasing their resilience and innovative approaches to education during conflict. This transformation serves as a significant example of how knowledge can act as a form of resistance.

Sudan has been experiencing ongoing conflict since 2023, following the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. According to Eastleigh Voice, the people in El Obeid are facing continuous drone strikes as a result of this war.

The 1960s marked a pivotal period in Abdullah Ibrahim's career as a South African jazz pianist, during which he began to establish his international presence and develop a distinctive sound. He is known for blending elements such as church hymns, Cape Town's ghoema rhythms, and Islamic calls to prayer, creating soundscapes that reflect his South African heritage. His performance style is noted for its sophisticated simplicity and spaciousness.

The Sudanese army has intensified its offensive to retake the strategic city of Kurmuk, located on the border with Ethiopia. This military action follows months of operations in Sudan's Blue Nile region, which escalated after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militia, the SPLM-N, captured Kurmuk in March 2026. There are growing concerns about the potential spillover of the conflict into neighboring Ethiopia.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced the capture of a rebel stronghold near the Ethiopia border, specifically in the Geissan district. This operation was conducted by the SAF’s 13th Infantry Brigade under the Fourth Infantry Division, targeting areas beyond Abu Dugla and Ashambo, located approximately one kilometre from the border with Ethiopia.

Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, teachers in Khartoum State have initiated a strike to demand overdue salaries and improved working conditions. This action has left classrooms in the region without teachers, further exacerbating the challenges faced by the educational system, according to IOL.