The United States has requested increased U.N. sanctions targeting those involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Elsewhere in Africa, Muslims are observing the Mawlid celebration; however, festivities have been cancelled in the Tigray region of Ethiopia due to recent drone strikes. The drone attacks prompted the cancellation as a safety precaution for residents. A separate development sees a gold discovery in the Kenyan village of Cheporor attracting a surge of prospectors hoping to strike it rich. Thousands have flocked to the area seeking to capitalize on the find. These events highlight a mix of political instability, religious observance, and economic opportunity across the African continent.