Saudi Arabia cements ties with Sudan during Burhan visit as UAE rivalry heats up The Sudanese leader may be looking to increase Saudi support following losses on the battlefield as Riyadh weighs its security interests in the country. Saudi Arabia
Culture Egypt’s koshary, Gulf’s bisht gain UNESCO recognition The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added more than 10 cultural practices from across the Middle East and North Africa region this year. Egypt
RSF seizes Sudan’s largest oilfield: What to know The Heglig oil field is the largest in Sudan and a key facility for South Sudan, which relies heavily on Heglig to export its oil. Sudan
US envoy holds Sudan meetings in UAE as Burhan lashes out Sudan's army chief accused US envoy Massad Boulos of spreading UAE-backed narratives about the army, called Boulos’ proposal to end the war the “worst” yet and rejected any UAE role in mediating the conflict. Sudan
Analysis US options constrained in Sudan as RSF snubs Washington, sanctions fail By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Egypt-Sudan eye cross border railway network Railway discussions follow increased engagement and coordination over Egyptian dispute with Ethiopia over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
Intel: US, Sudan sign terror claims agreement The last major step in restoring US-Sudanese relations is legislation pending in Congress that would restore Sudan's sovereign immunity. Israel
Nile dam negotiations back on track after Trump remarks Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia resume AU-sponsored negotiations on the controversial dam Addis Ababa is building on the Nile River, days after US President Donald Trump warned that Egypt has the right to blow up the dam. Egypt
Intel: Sudan's Ministerial Council weighs in on Israel normalization Sudan's leaders anticipate economic benefits from the agreement, which is opposed by opposition parties. Israel
Israel preoccupied with domestic ills as ties warm with Khartoum Israel and Sudan have agreed to establish diplomatic relations, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be celebrating alone as the news media focus on the coronavirus crisis and wide demonstrations. Israel
Sudan to recognize Israel after US rescinds Khartoum’s terror designation The White House said Sudan would be the latest country to recognize Israel after it leveraged lifting Khartoum's terror sponsor designation United States
Israeli delegation visits Sudan in sign of possible normalization A top Israeli delegation's visit to Sudan could mean that the rapprochement process is moving quickly and the establishment of diplomatic ties is imminent. Israel
US to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terror list President Donald Trump announced the plan to de-list Sudan on Monday. Israel
‘A slap in the face’: 9/11 families say US-Sudan deal would torpedo two-decade lawsuit The Trump administration has quietly reached an understanding with Sudan that some 9/11 families say puts Washington’s foreign policy objectives ahead of their quest for justice. United States
How Egypt perceives Ethiopia’s ban of flights over Nile dam Ethiopia has decided to ban flying over the Renaissance Dam that it is building on the Blue Nile in a move thought to deepen the years-old conflict. Egypt
Will Juba Agreement achieve peace in Sudan? In a joyful atmosphere and with regional and international participation, the Juba peace agreement was finally signed between Sudan and a number of armed factions at Freedom Square in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Sudan
Hamas leader: 'Sudan has never failed us' Hamas is investing in Iranian support as it scrambles to reset its strategy as a result of the latest normalization agreements with Israel in the region. Palestine
