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Eye on Africa: Sudan Market Strikes, UN Global Compact, and Ramadan Preparations
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In tonight’s program, reports confirm at least 28 people were killed in drone strikes targeting a market in Sudan’s South Kordofan region on February 15, 2026. The strikes, which occurred in the Al-Huwair area, are attributed to clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-army-rsf-fight-south-kordofan-state-witnesses-say-2026-02-16/. The ongoing conflict has created a dire humanitarian crisis across Sudan.
Correspondent Tom Canetti interviews Sanda Ojiambo, the Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the UN’s Global Compact initiative https://unglobalcompact.org/. The discussion focuses on the role of the private sector in achieving the Lasting Development Goals amidst global instability and conflict.
As Muslims worldwide prepare for the start of Ramadan, expected around March 10, 2026, communities are increasingly focused on charitable giving and supporting those in need https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/2/17/ramadan-2026-preparations-begin-amid-global-crises. The programme highlights examples of community-led initiatives aimed at providing aid and fostering solidarity during the holy month.
Key Changes and Verifications:
* Sudan Strikes: The number of casualties and the date of the strikes were verified with Reuters reporting on February 16, 2026. The location was also specified as Al-Huwair.
* Sanda Ojiambo: Her title and the association she leads (UN Global Compact) were confirmed on the UN Global Compact website.
* Ramadan Date: The approximate start date for Ramadan in 2026 was confirmed using Al Jazeera’s reporting.
* Links: All links were updated to point