Sudan Crisis Stories

Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

Sudan war claims over 100 more lives, mostly civilians
DW News  |  Dec 11, 2024

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces traded airstrikes that led to the loss of over 100 civilian lives.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir overhauls security, administrative leadership amid internal tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 10, 2024

President Kiir dismissed the country’s army chief, police inspector-general, and central bank governor in a significant reshuffle following recent sec...

Calm restored in Juba after soldiers' clash at ex-intelligence chief's home
Foreign Reporter  |  Nov 22, 2024

The incident, described by the national army as a "misunderstanding" between layers of security forces stationed at the home, left two soldiers wounde...

UN Security Council considers action on Sudan war
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

To be adopted, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the U.S., France, Britain, Russia or China.

Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
UN News  |  Nov 06, 2024

The disease claimed an estimated 7,900 lives in Sudan in 2023, though the actual toll may be higher due to ongoing conflict between rival militaries.

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

The Egyptian foreign ministry denied Hemedti's accusations regarding the participation of Egyptian aviation in the ongoing war in Sudan.

WHO, partners call for immediate action to address escalating health, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 11, 2024

Dr Tedros urged global leaders to "wake up" and assist Sudan in escaping its current crisis.

Sudan: ‘Dire consequences for survivors’ lacking medical and trauma services
UN News  |  Aug 31, 2024

The experts added that for those who have carried pregnancies to term, pre and post-partum services are “scarce, insecure, or entirely inaccessible”.

Aid teams cite huge challenges in tackling new Sudan cholera outbreak
UN News  |  Aug 24, 2024

WHO also warned that at least 12 of Sudan’s 18 states now face three or more disease outbreaks of cholera in addition to malaria, measles and/or dengu...

South Sudanese President Kiir in South Africa for peace talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 26, 2024

The visit follows the recent Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative, which Kiir is keen to update Ramaphosa on, especially since the initiative has reset af...

Weapons fueling bitter Sudan conflict, report finds
Amina Wako  |  Jul 25, 2024

Both warring parties, led by Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his military ally-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have been noted...

Djibouti hosts consultative meeting on Sudan crisis
Amina Wako  |  Jul 25, 2024

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu noted that while humanitarian support has been crucial in alleviating the suffering of our brothers and sisters, peace in S...

US invites Sudan's warring parties for talks, RSF to participate
Reuters  |  Jul 24, 2024

The talks will include the African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations as observers, Blinken said in a statement. Saudi Arab...

Kenyan mediators ask South Sudan peace delegates to vacate hotel due to financial constraints
Amina Wako  |  Jul 22, 2024

Machar accused the initiative of overstepping its mandate and undermining the East African Community's existing revitalised peace agreement and sovere...

UAE's Sheikh Mohammed extends support to Sudan to end crisis
Reuters  |  Jul 19, 2024

It was the first public communication between the two leaders since their relations soured last year.

Military spending in DRC, South Sudan rose fastest in the world in 2023 - report
The Conversation  |  Jul 18, 2024

The DRC’s military spending had the highest increase in the world in 2023. Its US$794 million spending was 105 per cent higher than in 2022.

President Salva Kiir sacks South Sudan's finance minister 
Amina Wako  |  Jul 11, 2024

The decision, announced via state TV on Wednesday night, coincides with worsening inflation and a significant depreciation of the local currency again...

UNHCR reports increase in GBV cases as Sudan conflict continues
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 08, 2024

Attacks on anti-GBV service providers and frontline workers, including women-led organisations, have also been on the rise.

Sudan faces famine risk in 14 areas, global hunger monitor says
Reuters  |  Jun 28, 2024

According to the assessment, the number of people experiencing a hunger crisis rose by 45% to 25.6 million, or more than half the population, in the l...

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