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A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan killed at least 10 people and injured 21, highlighting the extreme dangers in the country's unregulated gold mining sector amid a devastating civil war and economic crisis.
Singaporean surgeon Tang Jun Han shares lessons learned from a hospital in Sudan's disputed region, facing severe resource constraints and violence-related injuries.
At least five people, including a child, were killed and several injured in an artillery attack by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in Sudan's South Kordofan province.
War in Sudan: What Defecting Paramilitaries Claim
High-ranking officers and political figures are defecting from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to join the regular army, providing insights into the paramilitary group's internal dynamics and external support.
Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum, imposed over two years ago. This move aims to restore normalcy, though clashes persist and the conflict risks regional destabilization.
Yemeni Houthis extend their influence in the Horn of Africa, according to a US report
A US think tank report indicates that Yemen's Houthi movement is expanding its influence in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia and Djibouti, through arms smuggling and strategic alliances.
US and Denmark push for nationwide expansion of UN arms embargo in Sudan
The US and Denmark are pushing for a nationwide expansion of the UN arms embargo in Sudan, citing the risk of regional expansion of the conflict. The current embargo, which has been in place for over two decades, is set to expire on September 12 if a new agreement is not …
Scores of people were killed in Bara, Sudan, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the town in October 2025. The RSF, a UAE-backed paramilitary force, has committed atrocities across Sudan, including massacres in Darfur. The SAF has now retaken control of Bara, an…
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.