Nile Water Crisis: Receding Nile levels are hitting Khartoum North and Omdurman, with major water stations reportedly stopping and irrigation pumps failing, reviving the GERD fight as experts warn Ethiopia’s dam operations and delayed data-sharing are leaving Sudan and Egypt “hostage” to Addis Ababa’s decisions. Regional Security Spillover: Ethiopia’s opposition accuses Abiy Ahmed’s government of policies that could reignite war in northern Tigray, raising fears the 2022 Pretoria peace deal is under strain as elections approach. Khartoum Anti-Crime Push: Sudanese police say they’ve arrested 2,000+ people across Khartoum in a crackdown on looting, drugs and organized crime, aiming to stabilize areas affected by months of fighting. Health Emergency Call: Blue Nile civil society groups urge a public health emergency over a fast-spreading dengue outbreak, citing thousands of cases, daily deaths, and a healthcare system under collapse amid displacement and flooding. Darfur Aid Shortfall: Darfur camp coordinators warn food aid is nearly absent in parts of North Darfur, with families surviving on tiny monthly rations while attacks force people out of camps. Resource Governance: UN chief António Guterres warns illicit mining and resource exploitation—including Sudan’s gold and gum arabic—are fueling conflict and displacement, calling for stronger natural resource governance.