Sunday, October 18, 2026 1. The Armed Forces announce the containment of an explosion in an ammunition depot belonging to the Arms and Ammunition Corps in Al-Kadro in Bahri and the complete securing of the area (Source: Official Spokesperson of the Armed Forces via Al Jazeera) 2. The United Nations announces a consultative meeting in Geneva on October 21 to coordinate peace initiatives on Sudan with the participation of the Quad and the Quintet and other mediators (Source: UN News) 3. Schools in Khartoum State open their doors today, Sunday, for the start of the 2026-2027 school year after it was postponed by a week to complete the technical and administrative arrangements (Source: Ministry of Education and National Education in Khartoum State) 4. Solar energy equipment arrives to electrify 17 agricultural projects in Northern State and preparations for the agricultural season in Dongola are completed (Source: Sudan News Agency (SUNA)) 5. Germany receives a written letter from the President of the Sovereignty Council to Chancellor Merz on strengthening relations and supporting peace and Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, and affirms its support for Sudan's sovereignty and unity (Source: Sudan News Agency (SUNA)) 6. South Sudan seeks electoral support from South Africa ahead of the December 22 elections, and the National Elections Commission affirms its commitment to a fair, inclusive and transparent process (Source: National Elections Commission of South Sudan)
— Editorial Team