On Oct. 14, U.N. Special Representative for #Libya @HannaTetteh told the Security Council that Libya spent $8.9 billion on fuel imports in the first nine months of 2026, and that 30–50% was lost to smuggling, worth $2.4–$4.4 billion. Annualized, those figures imply losses of up to nearly $6 billion a year, consistent with the scale of fuel smuggling documented in The Sentry’s November 2025 report, Inside Job: Libya’s Fuel Smuggling Escalation. The impact is clear: fuel smuggling drains public finances, enriches private interests, and leaves Libyans facing shortages. Read our report: thesentry.org/reports/inside…

Malian and Russian forces are back in #Kidal, six months after being pushed out by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and JNIM. “Kidal is a symbol, and it is a powerful symbol,” said Justyna Gudzowska at The Sentry. “The big problem is not taking Kidal, but holding it.” Read the latest in @FinancialTimes: ft.com/content/bb6cc173-8daf…

We're encouraged by the enforcement action of the Dutch authorities of the European Timber Regulation following a recent investigation and seizure of 375 tons (equivalent to 16 truckloads) of illegally sourced azobé wood by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. These hardwood shipments came from Gabon, a country that forms part of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical rainforest. Illegal logging in the Congo Basin contributes to deforestation, which not only destroys wildlife habitats and worsens climate change, but also hurts local communities who rely on the forest for food, shelter, and income. nvwa.nl/actueel/nieuws/2026/…

Dozens of people were killed in the September 28 airstrike on a crowded market in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State. The attack is a devastating reminder of the human cost of Myanmar’s air war and why the aviation fuel supply chain behind it demands scrutiny and accountability. nytimes.com/2026/09/29/world…

Chivayo’s assets must be secured and preserved pending investigation, given concerns they may represent proceeds of crime. Important work from our partners at Open Secrets.

Thank you @ZaraLarrson for choosing to #SpeakOutOnSudan. Fan voices matter. Visit Bloodontheball.org to learn how sports fans can call on their favorite teams and leagues to hold the UAE accountable for its role in the horrors unfolding in Sudan.

🇸🇸 President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government today, ostensibly to prepare for December elections. This is being presented as adherence to the 2018 peace agreement. It is not. The agreement committed all signatories to power-sharing and urgent reforms to dismantle South Sudan’s kleptocratic governance system. Instead, Kiir acted unilaterally, without the consent of the other signatories to the peace agreement. Worse, the prerequisites for credible elections are missing: no census, no permanent constitution, no voter register, and no independent elections commission. Holding elections under these conditions risks turning a promised democratic transition into another source of instability and conflict, trapping South Sudan in a cycle of endless strife. op.gov.ss/president-kiir-ann…

The Sentry joins the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling on the Djiboutian authorities to urgently clarify Micah and Kooki’s whereabouts and ensure their safety.

A new investigation from @Global_Witness exposes the extent of Mondelez’s efforts to weaken or delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), even as many of its peers support implementation. Mondelez, the company that owns brands including Cadbury, Milka, Toblerone and Oreos, is one of the largest cocoa buyers in the world. We strongly support the EUDR and its focus on transparency and traceability in supply chains, which are critical tools for protecting forests, including the Congo Basin rainforest. We urge the European Parliament and Council to stand firm on the EUDR and uphold the EU’s role as a global leader in tackling deforestation and strengthening corporate accountability. globalwitness.org/en/campaig…