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Chaos Erupts in East Africa Amid Violence and Death

10/18/2025

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Story summary
  • Rapid Support Forces in Sudan conducted drone strikes on October 16 that killed at least eight people and targeted military personnel.
  • In South Sudan, a rebel group may be mobilizing near the border.
  • In Kenya, opposition leader Raila Odinga died, triggering riots and chaos at the airport during his arrival.
  • In Ethiopia, a report revealed widespread sexual violence during the Tigray war, implicating military forces in serious human rights violations.