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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim to discuss expanding economic cooperation and supporting Sudan's reconstruction efforts. Talks focused on financial policies, increasing trade and investment, and rehabilitating inf…
Sudan: El Niño Fears Worsen War-Driven Food Crisis
Over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute hunger, a crisis exacerbated by the ongoing war and now intensified by the El Niño phenomenon, which scientists link to low Nile water levels and increased drought risk.
Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
Sudan's agricultural sector is facing a severe crisis as the El Nino climate pattern causes critically low Nile water levels and delayed rains, exacerbating an ongoing conflict and crippled supply chains.
Saudi Arabia has a deep understanding of geography as a shared destiny with Sudan, and the stability of a unified Sudan is indispensable to the stability of the kingdom itself. The two countries have a unique historical legacy of mutual appreciation and have stood by each…
Sudan: Fighting Intensifies in North Kordofan, RSF Advances in Blue Nile
Clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have escalated in North Kordofan and Blue Nile states, forcing thousands of civilians to flee. The army claims to have repelled RSF offensives in North Kordofan, while the RSF reports advances in Blue Nile.
Sudan: Finance, Higher Education and Minerals Ministers Urge African Union to Take a Constructive Position On Militia Crimes
Sudanese ministers of Finance, Higher Education, and Minerals urged the African Union to adopt a constructive stance on crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, highlighting widespread destruction and external interference.
Sudan: TSC President Meets African Peace and Security Council Delegation
Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council President met with an African Union Peace and Security Council delegation to discuss peace, security, and stability in the country. The delegation expressed concern over the ongoing war and emphasized dialogue for a political settl…
A Sudanese refugee, Sahra, became a head teacher in a Chadian camp, helping provide education for displaced families. She and other teachers from the refugee community have adjusted to Chad's curriculum and language differences.
Aliyu Zubair takes charge at Al Ahly Wad Madani ahead of CAF Confederation Cup
Aliyu Zubair, a Nigerian coach, has been unveiled as the new head coach of Al Ahly Wad Madani, a Sudanese club, ahead of the 2026/27 season. Zubair was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where Al Ahly Wad Madani are currently conducting their preparat…
Sudan: Legal Expert Calls for Activating International Litigation Mechanisms to Hold Militia and Supporters Accountable
A legal expert in Sudan calls for activating international litigation mechanisms to hold the Rapid Support Forces militia and its supporters accountable for war crimes and genocide.
The Sudanese football team for the short is preparing to participate in the World Cup in Morocco. The team has faced numerous challenges, including a lack of funding, infrastructure, and equipment. Despite these obstacles, the team is determined to succeed and bring pride…
Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says
The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The attack hit the court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya in North Darfur state at around 1:00 pm local time, as civilians had gathered…
Sudan: US Congress Weighs Landmark Sudan Bills to Tighten Sanctions and Accountability
The US Congress is considering two bills that could reshape Washington's policy towards Sudan by placing future action on the war under a stronger legal framework. The bills focus on peace efforts, accountability for atrocities, sanctions, and action against foreign actors.
United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked to a U.S. military contractor's business network transported mercenaries, weapons and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, according to a draft U.N. report due to be published in September.
The conflict in Sudan has caused the world's largest humanitarian crisis, displacing over 13 million people and killing tens of thousands of civilians. The army has retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid, but hundreds of thousands of people trapped in the city…
Sudan: After a major setback against the army, the paramilitary chief announces a change in strategy
Mohamed Hamdane Dogolo, head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), announced a strategic shift after a significant defeat against the army, losing control of key areas and a vital supply route.
The Sudanese army has regained control of a major highway linking the capital, Khartoum, with el-Obeid, a city under siege by the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army move troops, weapons, fuel, and s…
Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says
Women and girls in Sudan's al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night when they go out to fetch water in the besieged city, U.N. Women said on Friday.
Sudan: 80 Sudanese Leave Uganda On Voluntary Return Flight
Eighty Sudanese refugees departed Uganda on a voluntary return flight to Port Sudan, sponsored by Sudan's General Intelligence Service. This marks the 11th flight under an ongoing repatriation program.
Sudan: ICC Trial Chamber Terminates Case for Sudan War Crimes Against Former JEM Commander Abdallah Banda 'Without Prejudice'
The ICC has terminated war crimes proceedings against former JEM commander Abdallah Banda, vacating his arrest warrant. The decision was made after prosecutors withdrew charges due to evidence deterioration over 15 years.
Sudan: 'U.S. Congress Should Pass New Bills On Sudan' - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the U.S. Congress to strengthen two pending bills on Sudan, emphasizing the need for enhanced accountability measures to address the severe human rights crisis.
Sudan: RSF-Aligned Govt Accuses Sudan Army of 'Chemical Weapons Attack in North Kordofan'
The Rapid Support Forces-aligned Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of using internationally banned chemical weapons in an air strike on Umm Garfa, North Kordofan, killing 10 civilians and injuring 18.
CAR PM warns armed groups after attack on town near Sudan border
Central African Republic Prime Minister Félix Moloua visited Birao to reassure residents after a deadly attack on Am Dafock, a town near the Sudanese border, warning armed groups to join a disarmament program.
A Sudanese minister says the country's war has profoundly reshaped its demographic makeup, displacing millions and affecting poverty levels, basic services, and the labour market.
Sudan: General al-Burhan Plans Five-Year Rule After War
A leaked document from General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's office reveals a plan for the military to retain power for a five-year transitional period after the war, culminating in general elections.
A US human rights report by "The Reckoning Project" documents widespread Sudanese Army aerial and drone attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Darfur, classifying them as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Sudan: Significant Advance of the Army in the Blue Nile and Darfur
The Sudanese army has made significant advances in the Blue Nile and Darfur regions, recapturing the strategic town of Kurmuk from the paramilitaries and their allies, the Forces d'Abdelaziz el Hilu.
A UN probe has found that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in the western city of el-Fasher, carrying out mass killings, gang rapes and deliberate starvation.
Aid workers describe the brutal impact of frequent drone attacks on El Obeid, a key battleground in Sudan's conflict between SAF and RSF. Attacks have killed over 20 people, including students, and prompted UN warnings of atrocities.
UN sounds alarm over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s El-Obeid city
UN chief Volker Turk warns of escalating violence and atrocity crimes against civilians in Sudan's El-Obeid city, where drone attacks by paramilitary militias have caused a humanitarian emergency.