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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.

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The conflict has produced waves of ethnically driven violence blamed largely on the RSF, creating a humanitarian crisis.

Sudan conflict: Djibouti appeals for immediate end to violence, urges inclusive talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The violence has been intensifying, with dozens of people killed in ethnically targeted attacks in Al-Jazirah State, located in south eastern Sudan.

Sudan war: RSF presser in Nairobi cancelled amid pressure from US
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 13, 2025

This is not the first time RSF is cancelling a press briefing in Nairobi. In 2023, they planned a similar press conference at a hotel in Nairobi's Wes...

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...

Sudan introduces new banknotes, boosting coffers but drawing criticism and protests from citizens
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

Since the outbreak of the war, when RSF soldiers looted dozens of banks and blocked farming, the army-aligned government has struggled to pay salaries...

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.

More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan's al-Fashir, UN rights chief says
Reuters  |  Dec 21, 2024

The UN rights office said it had documented the deaths of at least 782 civilians and more than 1,143 injured since May.

Sudan's RSF fighters say they plan to work with a new government, raising partition fears
Reuters  |  Dec 21, 2024

The US Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, said last week any such new administration would be a step backwards.

Cabinet approves clean Bus Rapid Transit system for Nairobi Metropolitan Area
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

This initiative aims to alleviate congestion and contribute to environmental sustainability with the use of electric buses.

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu calls for collective action to alleviate suffering in Sudan
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Workneh urged regional leaders, the international community, and the conflicting parties in Sudan to let wisdom prevail and restore peace.

RSF attacks main hospital in Sudan's al-Fashir, says health official
Reuters  |  Dec 14, 2024

Observers fear that an RSF victory there could bring ethnic retribution as happened in West Darfur last year.

UAE flights head to airstrip that UN suspects supplies arms to Sudan rebels
Reuters  |  Dec 13, 2024

At meetings with senior US officials in Washington this fall, UAE delegates dropped their denials of providing backing to the RSF after they were show...

Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded, IRC report says
DW News  |  Dec 13, 2024

The UN says the conflict has driven 11 million people from their homes and unleashed the world's biggest hunger crisis.

Nairobi secures Sh43.4 billion funding for Green BRT Line 3 project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The BRT system is part of Nairobi's broader urban mobility plan, which includes pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, non-motorised transport options, a...

Sudan conflict fuelling mass refugee exodus, human trafficking into neighbouring states
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Kenya, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda, and Ethiopia, are bearing the brunt of the increased movement of Sudanese nationals into their c...

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
Reuters  |  Nov 26, 2024

Some of the food is intended for 14 areas of the country that face famine or are at risk of famine, including Zamzam camp in the Darfur region.

US Sudan envoy seeks increased aid flow as he meets army chief Burhan
Reuters  |  Nov 19, 2024

The visit came as the RSF continued revenge attacks in eastern El Gezira state and a campaign to take over the army's last Darfur stronghold al-Fashir...

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