Africa

Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide armsembargo as drone attacks escalate

A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

BBC News25 Aug 2026, 12:45 pmUpdated 3h ago1 min readAfricaAfrica

Africa — BBC News

Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate

A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

This report is published with credit to BBC News. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on BBC News →

Source: BBC News. Published 25 Aug 2026, 12:45 pm.

Keep reading

Most relevant

Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

Editor’s choice

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Also developing

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.