Sudan: 14 killed in camp shelling blamed on RSF as Darfur violence grows An attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher has killed 14 people amid ongoing assaults on civilians and humanitarian convoys. Sudan
Analysis Sudan’s new PM dissolves government but military control remains firm In his first public address, Prime Minister Kamil Idris set ambitious goals to restore security by eliminating “rebellious militias,” though analysts warn the goal may be beyond his reach. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan kills 172, infects over 2,700: What to know Cholera cases are surging in war-torn Sudan, where an overwhelmed health system is struggling to respond amid a civil war that has devastated infrastructure and displaced millions. Sudan
Kamil Idris named new Sudan’s PM as conflict escalates: What to know Idris’ appointment marks the country’s first official prime minister since 2022, as Sudan remains mired in a devastating war between the army and the RSF. Sudan
Lions traumatized by Sudan war find safe haven in South African sanctuary The war has not only created a devastating humanitarian crisis, but it has also impacted the welfare of wildlife in Sudan. Sudan
How Sudan could become an Iran-UAE proxy war Iran’s efforts to establish a foothold in Sudan threatens its fragile ties with the UAE, which has its own interests in the war-torn country. United Arab Emirates
Sudan foreign minister visits Tehran amid reports Iran provided drones The meeting comes after the two countries agreed to resume their diplomatic ties in October. Iran
Sudan fighting rages as nearly 8 million displaced, 18 million face 'acute hunger' The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels, according to the United Nations, as mediators struggle to enforce a cease-fire. Sudan
2023 in review: From Sudan to Syria, here are Mideast's forgotten conflicts More than 12,000 people were killed in the war in Sudan this year, while violence persisted in parts of Syria, Iraq and other countries across the Middle East and North Africa. North Africa
Sudan’s army faces backlash over fall of Wad Madani Calls are growing in Sudan to remove the army commander and hold accountable those who allowed the city of Wad Madani to fall into the hands of the RSF. Sudan
Senior US official welcomes pressure on UAE over alleged Sudan arms transfers US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee addressed questions from Congress on the issue and the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan. North Africa
Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Sudan's Burhan as conflict in Khartoum drags on Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah Burhan met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday as part of his efforts to garner regional support ahead of the UN General Assembly next week. Turkey
US sanctions Sudan paramilitary leader Hemedti's brother for human rights abuses Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's Rapid Support Forces have been widely accused of abuses during the fighting in Sudan. North Africa
Sudan’s Burhan heads to Egypt amid ongoing conflict The Egypt-Sudan relationship is politically and economically important for both countries, and the visit is Burhan’s first since fighting began in Sudan in April. Egypt
Analysis Israel publicizing secret meeting with Libya FM damages Arab ties When Foreign Minister Eli Cohen revealed his meeting last week with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush, it dealt a serious blow to Israel’s clandestine relations with Arab and Muslim countries. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis After Niger coup, France worries over Russia's influence, impact on North Africa France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
