May 09, 2023
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 »
Rwanda: Rwanda Floods, Landslides Fueled By Climate Change
As severe flooding and landslides again inflict heavy fatalities and displacement in Rwanda, one of the most climate-impacted nations on Earth struggles to adapt to global heating. Read more »
May 07, 2023
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 »
May 06, 2023
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 »
Africa: Germany's Scholz Urges More Cooperation During Africa Trip
Wrapping up his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need for more cooperation, ranging from climate and energy policies to migration of skilled… 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 »
May 05, 2023
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 »
May 04, 2023
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 Talks Sudan, Ukraine On East Africa Visit
Olaf Scholz has kicked off his second trip to Africa as chancellor by calling for the African Union to get a permanent seat at the G20. The German chancellor is first stopping in… 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 »
Sudan: UN Taken By Surprise by Conflict in Sudan, Guterres Says
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the organization failed to prevent the outbreak of war in Sudan, amid reports that food aid has been looted in Khartoum and… Read more »
May 03, 2023
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 »
May 02, 2023
East Africa: Sudan Crisis Clouds German Chancellor's Visit to East Africa
During his trip to Ethiopia and Kenya, the German chancellor will focus on reaffirming strategic alliances and calling for a peaceful solution in Sudan. 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 »
April 29, 2023
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 »
April 28, 2023
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 »
April 27, 2023
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 »
April 26, 2023
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 »