Darfur Stories

IOM urges immediate aid as Khartoum returnees surpass one million
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

Majority of the individuals who returned were recorded across Khartoum (40 per cent), Aj Jazirah (37 per cent), Sennar (7 per cent), Blue Nile (7 per...

Inside El Fasher: A city under siege as hospitals and civilians face relentless attacks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

The UN Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights documented at least 53 civilians killed between October 5-8 alone in attacks across the El Fa...

UN Rights Chief appalled by continued killing of civilians in Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The UN Human Rights Office has confirmed that at least 46 civilians were killed in artillery and drone strikes in the Abu Shouk and Daraja Oula neighb...

Kenya Air Force raises alarm over illegal encroachment near Moi Air Base, Eastleigh
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

Embakasi Base Commandant Brigadier Kapkori told MPs the influx of unauthorised buildings threatens emergency operations, calling on authorities to int...

Over 60 killed or wounded in two days of Sudan's RSF shelling on civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 09, 2025

On Wednesday, reports indicate that RSF artillery struck a packed displacement shelter within a mosque in El Fasher's Abushouk al-Hilla area, leaving...

What to expect as iconic Safari 7s returns to Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The event will feature a diverse mix of teams, from international sides to local clubs, universities, and school teams, all competing for the prestigi...

ICC renews call for the arrest of former Sudan President Omar al-Bashir
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan announced that the investigation on the situation in Darfur remains active and that all responsible for atrociti...

ICC convicts Darfur militia leader Ali Kushayb of 27 war crimes and crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a historic ruling—the first ICC conviction linked to the Darfur conflict—the three-judge panel found Ali guilty of planning and personally particip...

Sudan army accuses RSF of deadly drone strikes on civilians in North Kordofan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said the RSF carried out suicide drone attacks on Saturday evening in El Obeid, North Kordofan’s capital, damaging Al-...

UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Darfur
UN News  |  Oct 04, 2025

Aid groups warn that 260,000 civilians remain trapped without safe exit routes as the RSF reportedly builds berms to block movement and supplies. Mine...

Sudan: RSF drone strikes leave dozens dead, injured in El Fasher
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 02, 2025

According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the attacks were deliberate rocket and drone strikes targeting innocent civilians.

Satellite images show rapid RSF drone buildup in South Darfur
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 30, 2025

36 launchers were visible in the latest imagery, with 20 of them newly installed since the September 26 observation. According to researchers, the com...

Sudanese army makes first supply airdrop to besieged El Fasher base in five months
XINHUA  |  Sep 30, 2025

An eyewitness reported seeing an Antonov aircraft fly over the city on Monday morning, dropping boxes inside the base. The plane was not targeted by a...

Mogadishu port ranked most efficient in East Africa by World Bank index
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 28, 2025

For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...

Harrowing tales of SGBV in North Darfur as Sudan's conflict rages
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 27, 2025

According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), many victims and survivors reported brutal assaults by multiple armed perpetrators while attempting to fl...

Mombasa Port ranked 375th worldwide in latest container port index
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

The findings place Mombasa far behind its regional peers, with Tanzania's Dar es Salaam ranked 31st in Africa and 360th globally.  In the 2023 index,...

Sudan accuses paramilitary forces of mosque bombing in El Fasher that killed over 70
XINHUA  |  Sep 20, 2025

It said the attack was a "flagrant violation of religious norms and international conventions" protecting civilians and places of worship.

Sudan: Dozens killed in RSF drone strike on Darfur mosque
DW News  |  Sep 19, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces rebel group struck a mosque at a displaced persons camp in Darfur. The UN has warned that civilian deaths are increasing as t...

Over 3,000 visitors expected as Mombasa gears to host 'World Tourism Week'
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...

Global fishing subsidy ban kicks in after Kenya, Brazil, Tonga and Vietnam ratify agreement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 15, 2025

The deal, first adopted in 2022, became binding on Monday after Kenya, Brazil, Tonga, and Vietnam ratified it, raising the total approvals to 112—just...

Nairobi businessman acquitted of Sh13.7 million counterfeit charges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 15, 2025

According to the prosecution, Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) officers raided the accused's shops on Tsavo Road in Nairobi's CBD and allegedly seized...

Ultimate guide to selecting the perfect scented candle for your home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 13, 2025

One of the most crucial factors in selecting a quality scented candle is understanding the different types of wax and their health implications.

AU, IGAD and UN urged to push Sudan rivals back to negotiations amid worsening conflict
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

At a high-level meeting on Thursday, participants of the Nairobi Panel on the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan called for an immediate end to military ope...

Police seize 13 trucks, bust massive counterfeit cooking oil ring in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 08, 2025

Officers found crude oil being processed in unhygienic conditions and repackaged into 20-litre jerricans bearing the stickers of popular cooking oil f...

KCB Rugby clinch Kabeberi Sevens title, close in on National Sevens crown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

The victory handed KCB their third trophy of the season and a fourth straight Kabeberi crown, making them only the second club to achieve a four-peat...

McCarthy clinches SJAK coach of the month award following CHAN 2024 run
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...

Landslide kills around 1,000 in Sudan’s Darfur amid ongoing civil war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Additional media reports indicate that delivering aid to the area has been difficult, with rescuers struggling to recover and properly bury those buri...

Curfew imposed in Mau Narok after deadly clashes in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The violence, which continued into Sunday morning, forced the closure of the Nakuru–Narok road after residents blocked it with burning tyres.

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui calls for focus and humility ahead of CHAN final
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The Atlas Lions are chasing a record third CHAN crown, but Sektioui insists his team will not underestimate their opponents despite Morocco’s pedigree...

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