Rwanda in Talks to Host US Migrants, Sudan Conflict Escalates, Lagos Launches Urban Train

Sudan Conflict Intensifies

• 🇸🇩 Port Sudan experienced its first drone strikes in two years, targeting civilian infrastructure and a fuel depot, marking a new phase in the devastating conflict.
• 🎯 The RSF paramilitaries are reacting to recent losses in Khartoum and Nyala, with attacks on Port Sudan seen as a retaliatory measure.
• ⚖️ The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan's case against the UAE, citing a lack of jurisdiction regarding alleged complicity in genocide.

Rwanda's Migration Talks and DRC Peace Proposal

• 🇺🇸 Rwanda has confirmed early talks with Washington regarding the potential hosting of deported US migrants.
• 🤝 A draft peace proposal to end fighting in eastern DR Congo has been submitted by both DR Congo and Rwanda, aiming to attract US investment.
• 🕊️ Despite the proposal, the M23 rebels continue to seize cities in eastern DRC, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Artistic Resistance in Eastern DRC

• 🎨 In Bukavu, artists are using their work to resist occupation and combat misinformation spread by rebel forces.
• 🖼️ Paintings depict the personal impact of war, highlighting the dangers of false rumors and the plight of orphaned children.

Lagos Urban Train Launch

• 🚆 Lagos has finally launched its urban train service after over 40 years of waiting, offering a potential transport revolution for the congested city.
• 📈 Nearly 2 million passengers have used the new air-conditioned trains since its inauguration, with passenger numbers increasing daily.
• 💡 Despite significant investment and Chinese technology, the train service faces challenges due to chronic power cuts, though it has an independent power plant and battery backup.