Recent reports highlight escalating violence and displacement in both Sudan and Nigeria, painting a grim picture of humanitarian crises and security challenges in the regions.

In Sudan, the United Nations has condemned a brutal two-day assault allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias on camps sheltering displaced people in the Darfur region. The attacks, which targeted the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps as well as el-Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur, resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, stated that the aid workers were killed while operating one of the few remaining health posts in the Zamzam camp. These camps collectively house more than 700,000 individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict in the Darfur region. Nkweta-Salami described the attacks as "yet another deadly and unacceptable escalation in a series of brutal attacks on displaced people and aid workers in Sudan since the onset of this conflict nearly two years ago," and urged those responsible to cease such actions immediately.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) that were recently attacked by gunmen. On April 2, 2025, Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities in the Manguna District were targeted, resulting in the deaths of over 50 people, the destruction of 383 houses, and the displacement of approximately 1,000 individuals. During his visit, Governor Mutfwang expressed his condolences to the affected families and assured them of his commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property. He characterized the attacks as a deliberate attempt to impoverish the people and called for unity and vigilance among the communities. The Governor pledged to improve basic amenities such as road networks, electricity, portable water, and mobile services in the affected areas. He also encouraged the youth to reject criminal activities and unite to defend their communities from future attacks. Mutfwang commended the residents for their resilience and promised support in rebuilding their damaged homes. He also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu's concern for the safety of the people in Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang had previously reported that bandits had taken over 64 communities in the state, noting that the recently attacked communities had shown resilience in rebuilding after similar attacks in 2023.