South Africa will grant diplomatic immunity to all international officials, including wanted Russian President Putin, attending the BRICS summit.
Isabel has faced graft accusations for years, and allegations that she and her husband steered $1 billion in state funds to their firms.
Just like neighbouring Libya, the current situation in Khartoum is a fertile ground for dealers to flood the country with illegal firearms.
Africa has become the stage for battle for influence among the major powers, which has redoubled since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Residents in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, reported "battles with all types of weapons".