A proposed Sudanese dialogue aimed at paving the way for a civilian-led government is being cautiously welcomed, with analysts stressing that a ceasefire remains the critical first step for any meaningful political transition.

A large-scale expansion of testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, even as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise.

United Nations (UN) Climate Chief Simon Stiell has called on countries to accelerate efforts to implement existing climate commitments, warning that continued reliance on fossil fuels is worsening economic instability and increasing the risks faced by vulnerable communities.