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Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said the Wagner private military company 'makes Russia even greater on all continents, and Africa – more free'.
Sudan's army chief has accused UN envoy Perthes of worsening conflict with paramilitaries, leading to calls for his replacement, as devastating urban warfare claims over 1,800 lives.
In-depth: Hundreds of people are being held incommunicado in informal detention centres run by the army and Rapid Support Forces, while others have vanished in the midst of fighting.
Since Sisi has been in power, Egypt’s growing human rights abuses have been justified as fighting terrorism. Allowing him to co-chair the Global Counterterrorism Forum with the EU will only give him continued free reign, argues Abdelkader Cheref.
Despite the recent death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who previously led a mutiny against Putin, the mercenary group is unlikely to go anywhere. It will continue to serve Russia's interests, especially in Africa and Syria, argues Emad Moussa.
In-depth: The violent power struggle between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has created a dangerous environment for journalists, forcing most to either stop working or flee the country.
Sudan's main civilian bloc has urged for an end to war in the country which has lasted for more than 100 days and killed thousands.
Analysis: In Sudan's power struggle, the Russian mercenary group Wagner sees clear advantages in prolonging the conflict and strengthening the bargaining power of the Rapid Support Forces.
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to the ceasefire "following intense negotiations", Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement shortly before the truce took effect at midnight (2200 GMT Monday).
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan fired his rival Mohamed Hamdan Daglo on Friday, as the fighting between the two intensifies.