Focus on Africa Drone attack on Sudan's Khartoum Airport
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Oct 22, 2025 Khaloud Heer, Director of Confluence Advisory and Sudan expert, discusses the impact of recent drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport, analyzing the RSF’s tactics and the absence of air defenses. Ijeoma Ndukwe, a BBC correspondent, shares insights from Maiduguri, revealing ongoing challenges with Boko Haram, targeting of farmers, and limited military solutions. Bram Postumus, a journalist in Abidjan, explores the controversial atmosphere surrounding President Ouattara's fourth-term bid amidst political tensions and youth disillusionment.
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Prioritise Air-Defence For Critical Sites
- Install anti-air defenses and hardened infrastructure at airports and key sites to reduce drone vulnerability.
- Prioritise air-defence capability because drone strikes will likely continue into the dry season.
Khartoum's Reconstruction Is A Long Haul
- Rebuilding Khartoum will cost hundreds of billions and public services remain largely nonfunctional.
- Return to pre-war civilian life may take five to ten years due to severe damage and contaminated utilities.
Maiduguri Rebuilds While Farmland Stays Dangerous
- Maiduguri shows visible signs of recovery with new buildings and people on the streets.
- Yet farmland outside the city remains insecure, exposing farmers to attacks and extortion.