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October 4, 2025

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People who fled the Zamzam camp for the internally displaced after it fell under RSF control walk in a makeshift encampment in an open field near the town of Tawila in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region on April 13, 2025.

Sudan army steps up airstrikes as Darfur siege tightens: What to know

In September, a top Sudanese general announced an offensive to take back the Darfur region from the RSF, and the army is following through.

A resident stands by belongings to salvage in a pool of water due to the flooding of the Nile river in the Sudanese village of Wad Ramli north of Khartoum on Oct. 1, 2025.

Egypt steps up alarm on Ethiopia megadam as Sudan battles floods: What to know

Sudan’s government earlier this week warned of high risk of floods across six of the country’s 18 states.

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Sudan, Russia sign trade deals as Khartoum seeks funds, Moscow eyes Red Sea port

The meeting in Moscow produced two agreements and an economic and trade cooperation protocol.

Sudanese army soldiers parade in the streets of eastern Sudan's city of Gedaref on Aug. 14, 2025 to mark the 71st anniversary of the formation of the Sudanese army.

US working to broker talks between Sudan factions, Trump envoy says

Massad Boulos also said an agreement was nearly finalized with the Rapid Support Forces to bring humanitarian aid to El Fasher.

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Sudan: RSF drone strike kills 75 in Darfur displacement camp

People lift national flags and placards during a rally called for by Sudan's Popular Front for Liberation and Justice in Port Sudan on April 24, 2025, to denounce the siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher city and express support for its residents.

Cholera kills 25 in two days in Sudan's Darfur amid deepening war

A woman washes her hands at the entrance of a cholera isolation center at the refugee camps of western Sudan, in Tawila in Darfur, on Aug. 12, 2025.

RSF, political allies claim responsibility for Khartoum drone strikes: What to know

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Sudan accuses UAE of hiring Colombian mercenaries in UN complaint

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (C-R).

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

Rebecca Bradshaw

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Sudan’s paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo also known as Hemedti in Khartoum, Sudan in February 2023. - Russian Foreign Ministry

Sudan war complicates Russia's port plans, strains Wagner ties in Libya

A relief cargo slated for war-ridden Sudan is loaded onto an airplane in Dubai, May 8, 2023.

More EU humanitarian flights expected to Sudan following agreement

After sending a first airplane with humanitarian aid, the European Union is now working on more air shipments.

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Sudan's warring sides reach deal in Saudi to protect civilians, humanitarian aid

A senior Biden administration official warned on Wednesday that Washington may employ economic sanctions against Sudan's warring parties if they violate the humanitarian framework.

People flee the southern part of Khartoum as street battles between the army and paramilitaries continue, on April 27, 2023.

Biden issues new Sudan executive order authorizing sanctions

President Joe Biden paved the way for sanctions on members of Sudan’s warring factions but stopped short of imposing them.

Arab League ambassadors gather for an emergency meeting in Cairo on April 5, 2023,

Arab League calls emergency meeting on crisis in Sudan, readmitting Syria

The Arab League will address Syria's readmittance to the alliance and the ongoing violence in Sudan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) is welcomed by his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir (2nd-L) and diplomats upon his arrival in Khartoum on December 24, 2017, for a two-day-official visit. / AFP PHOTO / ASHRAF SHAZLY (Photo credit should read ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkey's Erdogan treads cautiously on Sudan, wary of betting on wrong horse

Having avoided a crisis in its ties with Sudan after Bashir’s ouster, Ankara is now refraining from taking sides in an escalating conflict between the country’s military leaders.

Plumes of smoke rise on the horizon in an area east of Khartoum as fighting continues between Sudan's army and the paramilitary forces, on April 28, 2023. - Fighting raged in Sudan, despite rival forces agreeing to extend a truce aimed to stem nearly two weeks of warfare that has killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkey's evacuation plane comes under fire in Sudan

Fighting continues in Sudan despite several cease-fires efforts and mediation by Turkey and others.

A man gestures towards the media as people arrive at Stansted Airport from Sudan on April 27, 2023 in Stansted, Essex. The British government has coordinated a series of evacuation flights of British nationals from Khartoum, during a short ceasefire between rival military factions. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Breaking | Last Updated: April 28, 2023, 11:20 am

US to evacuate citizens in Sudan via overland convoy

An email to US citizens in Sudan said the government would assist their travel from Khartoum to Port Sudan in the coming days via an overland convoy.

This picture taken on March 28, 2023 shows a vendor selling dates in the area of Multaqa in Sudan's Northern State, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. - Muslims follow the tradition set by the prophet Mohammed whom believers say used to break his fast by eating dates and drinking goat's milk during the fasting month. The dawn-to-dusk fast is conceived as a spiritual struggle against the seduction of earthly pleasures, but the evening iftar festive meals traditionally bring families together du

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Conflict in Sudan, GCC's food basket, rattles Gulf investments

In addition to its natural resources and agricultural output, Sudan's geographic location also makes it critical to Gulf security.

By Salim A. Essaid

The Saudi-flagged ferry passenger ship Amanah carrying evacuated civilians fleeing violence in Sudan.

Fear and confusion in Sudan as US citizens scramble to leave

As Sudan’s conflict stretches into its second week, Americans rushing to flee the African country are looking to the US government for help.

Sudanese army soldiers, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Sudan: Ex-regime members flee prison as another truce is disrupted

Several cease-fires have failed to stop the bloodshed in Sudan, with both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces accusing the other of violating the most recent truce.

A flight specialist walks towards an MH-53E Sea Dragon on the deck of the Lewis B. Puller carrier during a joint demining drill between the US, British and French Navy in the Arabian Gulf on April 15, 2019. - The US, French and British navies have launched anti-mine exercises off Bahrain in support of the free movement of trade in Gulf waters, a military spokeswoman said Monday. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Second US warship arrives off Port Sudan as pressure builds to evacuate citizens

Despite similar efforts undertaken by allies, the Biden administration has yet to order the US military to help evacuate American civilians seeking to flee Sudan.