Hemedti Stories

Sudan army surrounds Khartoum airport and nearby areas, military sources say
Reuters  |  Mar 26, 2025

The army had long been on the back foot in a conflict that threatens to partition the country and has caused a humanitarian disaster

Two years of brutal war: Could Sudan be split into two countries?
DW News  |  Mar 17, 2025

Military strikes, famine and disease have killed tens of thousands of civilians and millions have been displaced.

Sudan seeks to rejoin IGAD and African Union after years of isolation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 10, 2025

As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...

Kenya’s diplomatic reputation at risk over controversial roles in Sudan, DRC controversies
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 08, 2025

Many are calling on the government to reassess its priorities as the country's reputation teeters on the verge of collapse due to its controversial as...

Gachagua accuses Ruto of business dealings with Sudan's RSF chief, alleges gold smuggling
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua also rebuked Ruto for hosting RSF leaders in Nairobi, saying the move has tarnished Kenya's reputation on the global stage.

US Senator accuses Kenya of supporting Sudan's ‘genocidal’ RSF paramilitary group
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The situation has sparked a diplomatic row between Kenya and Sudan, especially as RSF continues to push for the creation of a new government.

Fresh UN report exposes horrors of Sudan's RSF militia amid Nairobi hosting.
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,...

At least 54 killed, 158 wounded in RSF attack on Sudan’s Omdurman market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Minister of Culture and government spokesperson Khalid al-Aleisir condemned the assault, saying the casualties included many women and children.

Sudanese army advances to retake central city of Wad Madani from paramilitary rivals RSF
Reuters  |  Jan 12, 2025

The army posted a video appearing to show troops inside the city, which is the capital of El Gezira state, an agricultural and trading hub that has be...

US determines members of Sudan's RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader Hemedti
Reuters  |  Jan 09, 2025

Sudan's army and RSF have been fighting for almost two years, creating a humanitarian crisis in which UN agencies struggle to deliver relief.

The world must ‘wake up and help Sudan out of the nightmare of conflict’ says WHO’s Tedros
UN News  |  Sep 09, 2024

Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a deadly conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Sudan is the world’s worst modern war – what has happened and what it’ll take to rebuild
The Conversation  |  Sep 01, 2024

There doesn’t appear to be an end to the conflict any time soon. Various efforts to hold peace talks have failed.

Sudan's Hemedti threatens escalation, accuses al-Burhan of sabotaging peace efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 19, 2024

His remarks come amid ongoing conflict, with the RSF leader threatening to escalate the situation if the military's approach to negotiations does not...

Sudan peace talks moving forward, says US envoy
Reuters  |  Aug 12, 2024

The Sudanese army has all but rejected the invitation, while the RSF has continued its costly offensives in parts of the country.

Sudanese consultations with US on peace talks conclude without agreement, Sudan official says
Reuters  |  Aug 11, 2024

A delegation from the Sudanese government travelled to Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Friday to consult with the US regarding its invitation to the talks to...

Sudanese refugees emerge from forest after nearly 100 days
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2024

According to the committee, the refugees had a rough stay in the forest, with three individuals killed by gunfire and two children dying from malnutri...

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