Sudan: Fierce Battles Under Way in Khartoum, Omdurman

Heavy air attacks and clashes were witnessed in several major Sudanese cities, as the UN warned more people will go hungry amid a prolonged conflict. Read more »

Sudan: Saudi-Hosted Talks on Sudan Yield 'No Progress' Yet

Sudan's warring parties are not willing to stop fighting as each sees themselves capable of winning, a Saudi diplomat said. Meanwhile, clashes continued on the ground, with… Read more »

Sudan: Death Toll Climbs, With 700,000 Internally Displaced

More than 604 people, including civilians, have been killed, and thousands more injured, a UN agency said. The toll climbs as talks between warring parties continue in Saudi… Read more »

West Africa: How the Sudan Crisis Threatens the Entire Sahel

The ongoing fighting in Sudan is driving thousands to flee. The humanitarian emergency is spreading, creating a dangerous security situation in the Sahel, experts warn. Read more »

Sudan: Clashes Persist Despite Saudi-Hosted Talks

The country's warring rivals continue to fight each other in the capital and Darfur. Meanwhile, both the army and the powerful RSF paramilitary have sent representatives to talks… Read more »

Sudan: Warring Factions to Hold Direct Talks

After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals traveled to Saudi Arabia for "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW… Read more »

Sudan: Warring Factions Begin Peace Talks

After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals began "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW has the latest. Read more »

Sudan: Warring Factions to Begin Peace Talks

After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan's rival generals are set to begin "pre-negotiation talks" on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW has the… Read more »

Sudan: UN Advises Against Returns Amid Bloodshed

The UN refugee agency has advised governments not to return people to Sudan amid an ongoing conflict there. Meanwhile, Arab ministers will meet in Cairo this weekend to discuss the… Read more »

Sudan: UN Warns of Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Sudan

UN Special Representative Volker Perthes rejects accusations that the West is at fault for the crisis in Sudan and warns of "fortune seekers" joining the conflict, as tens of… Read more »

Sudan: Seven-Day Ceasefire Fails As Fighting Continues

Gunfire and explosions gripped the Sudanese capital of Khartoum for the 20th straight day, leaving the latest cease-fire efforts in tatters. The UN said it expects 860,000 refugees… Read more »

Sudan: The Complex Alliances Shaping Sudan's Conflict

As the crisis in Sudan intensifies despite truces and ceasefires, many regional interests are at stake -- and under threat. So who is backing who in Africa's third-biggest nation?… Read more »

East Africa: Germany's Scholz Kicks Off East Africa Visit in Ethiopia

Olaf Scholz's second trip to Africa as chancellor will focus on East Africa, a region that has witnessed recent violence in Sudan. Read more »

Africa: Red Tape Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Sudanese refugees are depending on private aid networks as deteriorating conditions plunge the population into a humanitarian disaster. A new democratic heavyweight has entered the… Read more »

East Africa: Warring Factions Agree to Seven-Day Truce, Says Juba

South Sudan says rival generals in Sudan have agreed "in principle" to a seven-day truce. Meanwhile, clashes in Khartoum have undermined an already existing ceasefire. DW has the… Read more »

Sudan: Fighting Rages On As Foreign Evacuations From Sudan Slow

The warring parties continue to face off in the capital for a third week despite the latest patchy cease-fire. Meanwhile, the UN's Special Rep said both parties nominated… Read more »

Sudan: 'We Grabbed Our Daughter, a Bag and Ran'

Amid the lack of official support, Sudanese are relying on the help of fellow citizens to flee. Meanwhile, a new humanitarian crisis is unfolding near Egypt. DW spoke to Sudanese… Read more »

Sudan: Heavy Fighting Erupts Despite Extended Truce

Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as… Read more »

Sudan: Army, RSF Trade Allegations of Truce Breaches

Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as… Read more »

Africa: Sudan Crisis Puts Chad Under Pressure

Chad is hosting more than 1 million people forced to leave their homes, including nearly 400,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad fears the conflict between rival army generals will pile… Read more »

Sudan: Warring Rivals Agree to Extend Ceasefire

Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed to extend a truce that was set to expire midnight local time on Thursday [April 27, 2023]. DW has the latest. Read more »

Ethiopia: Sudan Crisis - Ethiopia Seeks Peace Talks

Sudan's neighbors are working to prevent an escalation of fighting in the region. Ethiopia is mediating through the African bloc, but experts say the neighbor in the Horn of Africa… Read more »

Sudan: Violence in Sudan and the West's Dilemma

Western states were heavily involved in the reform process in Sudan. In light of the escalating violence there, some are wondering if western countries and their allies mishandled… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Updates - China, France Fly and Ferry More People Out

Beijing said it deployed its navy to rescue Chinese citizens, and Paris said it was evacuating more foreign nationals. Meanwhile, the UK warned such missions could be halted after… Read more »

Sudan: Russia's Wagner Group and the Grab for Power and Gold

Russian mercenaries appear to be working closely with the military junta in Sudan. Billions of dollars have allegedly been circumvented in exchange for political and military… Read more »