In the past 12 hours, Sudan-focused coverage has been dominated by a renewed diplomatic and security confrontation tied to drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other targets. Multiple reports say Sudan’s military leadership has accused Ethiopia and the UAE of involvement, citing alleged evidence and claiming drones originated from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport. Sudan also reportedly recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia, while Ethiopia rejected the accusations as “baseless” and counter-accused Sudan of backing anti-Ethiopian forces, including TPLF-linked elements. The UAE likewise denied involvement, describing Sudan’s claims as “unfounded” and “deliberate propaganda,” and framing them as attempts to deflect responsibility and prolong the conflict.

Alongside the airport dispute, the last 12 hours also include reporting on the wider pattern of drone warfare and its human impact. Coverage includes claims of drone strikes hitting civilian infrastructure and casualties in Sudan, including a report that a drone strike killed five people at fuel stations in southern Sudan (Kosti). Another thread in the same window highlights the strain on children’s education amid the war, with reporting that children are racing to reclaim schooling as conflict keeps millions out of school—an emphasis that aligns with broader humanitarian reporting across the week.

The most recent coverage also shows Sudan being pulled into broader international policy and rights debates, though not always as a primary subject. For example, articles in the last 12 hours discuss UN-level concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists in conflict zones, and they include Sudan in the wider set of places where media and civilian systems are under threat. There are also diplomatic items involving Sudan’s international engagement—such as a minister meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Sudan—suggesting continued efforts to keep political dialogue on the agenda even as accusations between neighboring states escalate.

From 12 to 72 hours ago, the same Khartoum airport episode is reinforced with additional detail and broader regional framing: Sudan’s recall of its envoy to Ethiopia is repeatedly mentioned, and multiple outlets report Ethiopia’s denial and counter-claims about Sudan serving as a hub for anti-Ethiopian forces. That earlier window also includes reporting on drone strikes across Sudan (including claims involving aid convoys and hospitals), plus continued attention to the World Press Freedom Day context and warnings about escalating dangers to journalists and healthcare in conflict settings. Overall, the evidence in the last 12 hours is strong on the escalation of accusations and denials around the airport attack, while humanitarian and rights impacts are covered more as an ongoing backdrop than as a single new turning point.