Sudan War Diplomacy: President John Dramani Mahama used the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade to press for sustained political attention and humanitarian access for war-torn Sudan, warning the world too often “turns its back” on displacement, hunger, and civilian abuses. African Union Mediation: Sudan’s pro-civilian alliance condemned an African Union Commission statement welcoming an “inconclusive” dialogue call by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arguing it risks entrenching division and legitimising ruling authorities. Blue Nile Frontline: The Sudanese army announced the arrival of the first batch of joint forces from allied armed groups to Blue Nile, as clashes with the RSF and SPLM-N intensify; meanwhile, UN-linked reporting also flagged new displacement in South Kordofan. RSF-Regional Links: A report says RSF senior officials held discreet meetings with Israeli counterparts during the war, with alleged ties tied to surveillance technology transfers. Opposition Power Struggle: SPLM-IO leadership chaos deepened after rival suspensions between Riek Machar’s suspended secretary-general Regina Joseph Kapa and acting commander Oyet Nathaniel Pierino. Humanitarian Pressure: Save the Children and UN-linked reporting highlight Sudan’s worsening displacement and the scale of children needing aid, as attacks continue to hit water and electricity infrastructure.