Cholera, hunger plague Sudan’s Darfur region amid RSF siege: What to know As hunger and health crises worsen in Darfur, Sudan’s political divide is also deepening, with the Rapid Support Forces pushing a parallel government while over 300,000 civilians remain under siege in El Fasher. Sudan
Citing security threats, Sudan blocks WhatsApp calls: What to know The restriction comes as Sudan's civil war continues to devastate telecommunications infrastructure. Sudan
WHO condemns Sudan hospital attack that killed 40 people: What to know The World Health Organization's chief denounced this weekend's attack on a hospital in Sudan’s West Kordofan state. Sudan
Sudan army loses border control to RSF after clashes with Libya’s Haftar Sudan’s army withdrew from a volatile border zone after clashes with Libyan forces tied to Khalifa Hifter, who is accused of supporting Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Sudan
Analysis Sudan’s new PM dissolves government but military control remains firm By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Battle for Khartoum at tipping point as Sudan military advances After years of fighting between Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, the two groups’ battle for the capital city of Khartoum could be coming to a head. Sudan
US unveils sanctions on Sudan's army chief Burhan The move comes over a week after the Biden administration imposed sanctions on Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. United States
Sudan 2024: Worsening humanitarian crisis, famine and foreign interference Despite international mediation efforts, Sudan's civil war has continued throughout 2024, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Sudan
Top Senate Republican urges Trump to sanction Sudan’s Hemedti over war conduct The United States and the United Nations found that the Rapid Support Forces under Hemedti have committed war crimes including sexual violence and mass killings. United States
Sudan clears path for 17,500 tons of food aid as war rages Some of the aid has reached the Zamzam camp in Darfur, where famine has been confirmed, while the opening of a key border crossing was extended earlier this month. Sudan
Congress bill seeks to block US arms sales to UAE over Sudan war The resolution and legislation introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sara Jacobs comes amid international frustration with the escalating Sudanese civil war, as well as the UAE's denial of involvement in the conflict. United Arab Emirates
Analysis From Sudan to Ethiopia, Trump’s 'America First' priorities could shift Horn of Africa policy As the Horn of Africa region seemed to be overlooked by Washington’s foreign policy, questions about how President-elect Donald Trump will deal with the rising conflicts in the region arise. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
French-made military technology used in Sudan war, Amnesty reports The report is the latest sign of growing foreign interference in Sudan, where the brutal civil war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations. Sudan
US slaps sanctions on Sudan's Barakallah as UNSC convenes Humanitarian and UN organizations are warning of intensifying fighting in Sudan as the armed forces make some gains against the rebels. Sudan
Russia investigates downed aircraft in Sudan: What we know A plane allegedly shot down by a Sudanese paramilitary group has shined a light on the web of foreign influence affecting the ongoing war in Sudan. Sudan
Son of Osama bin Laden deported, banned from France: What we know French authorities have deported Omar bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, and banned him from returning to the country. Saudi Arabia
Analysis China-Sudan relations: Can Beijing, Khartoum look beyond oil? The Burhan-Xi meeting serves as a vivid reminder that Sudan — 16 years ago a high priority issue for China’s foreign policy — is now a country in turmoil, fading from Chinese diplomatic priorities but with significant interests for Beijing. By Yun Sun In Washington, DC, reporting on China-Middle East ties
