April 25, 2023
Sudan: Nigeria Struggles to Evacuate Students in Sudan
Several African countries are evacuating their citizens from Sudan, but Nigerian authorities say they are finding it difficult to get their 5,500 nationals -- mostly students --… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Sudan: U.S.Secretary of State Announces Three-Day Ceasefire
Sudan's warring parties have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire after US mediations, Blinken has said. Meanwhile, countries continue to evacuate their citizens, amid rising fear for… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Africa: Worries Mount Among Sudan's Neighbours As Clashes Continue
South Sudan, Chad and Egypt all depend on stability in their neighbor Sudan, whether it's for economic, humanitarian or security reasons. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Sudan: German Forces Launch Evacuation Operation
German Bundeswehr troops have begun evacuating embassy staff as Sweden plans to send its own forces to support evacuation. Meanwhile, the pope has called for an end to the… Read more »
Sudan: West Evacautes Citizens From War-Torn Khartoum
US troops have begun evacuating embassy staff as Sweden plans to send its own forces to support evacuation. Meanwhile, the pope has called for an end to the violence. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Sudan: Civil Society Activists Move to Supply Water, Food Amidst Fighting
Amid ongoing fighting, Sudan's civil society activists have started coordinating much-needed water and food supply for the crisis-ridden population, vowing to uphold their calls… Read more »
Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Agree to 72-Hour Eid Truce, No Response From Army
At least 350 people have died and thousands have been wounded since fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF erupted on the weekend. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Africa: Violence Forces Up to 20,000 People from Sudan to Flee to Chad
Between 10,000 and 20,000 people have fled the Western Darfur region, as violence rages for a sixth day. Battles between forces loyal to the army and the paramilitary group RSF are… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Reportedly Ongoing Amid Ceasefire
Both the RSF paramilitary group and the army had committed to a cease-fire starting Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, the fighting reportedly forced Germany to abandon an evacuation… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Sudan: Rivals Agree to Daylong Cease-Fire - Reports
The Sudanese army has agreed to a pause in fighting for 24 hours beginning Tuesday evening. It came after US top diplomat Antony Blinken urged warring factions to ensure the safety… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Sudan: Military and Militia Driven By Hunger for Power - Analysts
The current clashes are emblematic of Sudan's difficult national and international situation, as well as the helplessness of its civil society. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: Clashes Leave More Than 60 Dead, Hundreds Injured
A battle for control between rival forces in Sudan has turned deadly and sparked international alarm. Hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between the military and a… Read more »
Sudan: Unpacking Sudan Clashes - Who Is Who and How Did We Get Here?
Sudan's latest attempted coup has taken the world by storm this weekend. However, observers argue tensions have been brewing for a while, with the rift between its top military… Read more »
Sudan: Dozens Killed As Khartoum Fighting Spreads
A battle for control between rival forces in Sudan has turned deadly and sparked international alarm. Hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between the military and a… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Sudan: Several Killed As Army Battles Paramilitary in Khartoum
Fighting has broken out in Khartoum between the Sudanese army and the powerful RSF paramilitary group that claims to have taken control of the presidential palace and the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Army Clashes With RSF Paramilitary - Reports
The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary and the Sudanese military exchanged accusations of attacks. Tensions in Sudan have been on the rise between the country's military leader and… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Delays Signing Civilian Rule Agreement - Again
The agreement was delayed after parties failed to iron out details on the military restructure. Plans for returning to civilian rule were reached late last year, after persistent… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Sudan: Nation's Difficult Path to Democratic Transition
Sudanese protesters have been calling for the removal of a German diplomat from the UN mission to the country. Despite the fractious nature of post-dictatorship politics, there are… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Sudan: A Year After the Coup, Still Hoping for Democracy in Sudan
On the first anniversary of Sudan's military coup, the country remains stuck in a political stalemate. But, despite the increasingly difficult humanitarian situation, the… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Sudan: After Darfur Visit, ICC Prosecutor Urges UN to Seek Justice
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, gave the first ever Security Council briefing from within a country where the court is pursuing justice. Darfur is… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Sudan: Security Forces Use Teargas On Protesters After Deadly Clashes
Thousands of Hausa protesters took to the streets of a number of cities in Sudan on Tuesday, following a spate of clashes in the country's southern Blue Nile state. Read more »
July 16, 2022
Sudan: Dozens Dead in Sudan Tribal Clashes
At least 31 people were killed and 39 injured during several days of tribal clashes in the southeastern region of Sudan close to the border with Ethiopia, officials said Saturday. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says Sudan Agrees to Border Dispute 'Dialogue'
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday to settle a border dispute that has led to violent… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Sudan: Sudan - Protesters Rally Day After Deadly Crackdown
People once again took to the streets in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Friday, a day after a brutal police crackdown on protesters left at least nine dead. Read more »