April 27, 2023
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 »
April 26, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Updates - Germany Retroactively Approves Evacuations
The German parliament has given its approval to the emergency evacuation operation in Sudan. Meanwhile, civilians from over 50 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia. DW has the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Crisis - Ethiopia Seeking Peace Talks
Sudan's neighbors are working to prevent an escalation of fighting in the region. Ethiopia is mediating through the AU and IGAD, but experts say the neighbor in the Horn of Africa… 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 »
Sudan: Sudan Updates - Rescued Civilians Reach Saudi Arabia, Turkey
A boatload of civilians from more than 50 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia from Sudan. Meanwhile, Germany said it had evacuated 700 people from the country. DW has the… Read more »
Sudan: Omar Al-Bashir Moved to Military Hospital
Army officials said Sudan's former dictator was transferred to a military hospital just before fighting broke out. He remains in police custody alongside other former officials. Read more »
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 »
Kenya: Body Count Rises to 47 in Starvation Cult Case
Paul Makenzie Nthenge reportedly told his followers to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. On Sunday, police found 26 more bodies. Exhumations continue. 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 22, 2023
Kenya: Police Exhume 21 Bodies in Starvation Cult Probe
Paul Makenzie Nthenge reportedly told his followers to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. Police were able to rescue several cult members and take them to the hospital for… 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 »
Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Defends Russia's Presence on the Continent
While visiting West Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that Russia had the right to be anywhere in Africa -- as much as any other country. He also accused the West of… 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
Kenya: Millions Indebted to Mobile App Lenders
Loans through mobile apps have skyrocketed in Kenya. While this fintech industry provides easy-to-access credits, it has become a nightmare. Experts fear the largely unregulated… Read more »
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 »