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South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia
Reuters  |  Apr 21, 2025

Machar's detention under house arrest, for trying to stir up a rebellion through his supposed support for the White Army militia in Upper Nile, has ig...

MSF warns of desperate situation for persons displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 19, 2025

On April 11, the RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, which used to host at least 500,000 people near...

Survivors describe executions, arson in attack on Sudan's Zamzam camp
Reuters  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group - two years into its conflict with Sudan's army - seized the massive camp in North Darfur a week ago in an...

UNICEF sounds alarm as 15 million children in Sudan in dire need of assistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

Sudan is now facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with half of its 30 million people in urgent need of assistance.

Sudan’s military leader Burhan briefs Eritrean President Afwerki on war situation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Sudan’s Sovereignty Council confirmed the discussions also covered strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between Sudan and Eritrea.

Museveni in Juba to cool tensions as South Sudan teeters on brink of civil war
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 03, 2025

Behind the diplomatic language lies a tense and rapidly deteriorating political crisis that risks dragging the region back into conflict.

20 refugees from South Sudan cross into Kenya daily as Mudavadi warns of crisis if conflict persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Mudavadi also acknowledged that the ongoing crises, including the South Sudan conflict, Al-Shabaab threats, and instability in Marsabit, have delayed...

Looting of medical supplies in Sudan puts thousands of children at risk
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

UNICEF said the loss of these supplies puts over 2,000 children at risk, worsening an already dire situation for families trapped in conflict.

Tensions rise in South Sudan as fragile peace accord teeters on the brink
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

Amid cabinet reshuffles, arrests of senior officials in Juba, and a resurgence of militia activity in Upper Nile State, the risk of a renewed civil wa...

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: What’s driving their interests?
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

Domestic factors within Sudan were the primary triggers for the outbreak of the civil war.

IGAD calls for ceasefire in South Sudan as regional leaders meet to address security crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 12, 2025

IGAD’s Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu said the authority’s Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification will...

President Salva Kiir's midnight shake-up: Three key ministers dismissed in South Sudan govt reshuffle
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 11, 2025

Among those shown the door is Ruben Madol Arol, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Kiir replaced him with Wek Mamer Kuol, though no o...

South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace - U.N. rights body
Reuters  |  Mar 09, 2025

Earlier this month, security forces loyal to President Salva Kiir arrested two ministers and several senior military officials allied with Riek Machar...

Tensions rise in South Sudan as security forces surround Riek Machar's residence
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 05, 2025

The opposition faction has condemned the move, calling it a violation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and a threat to ongoing peace efforts.

Kenya's diplomatic misstep: Hosting RSF's parallel government backfires
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 03, 2025

The move has sparked a diplomatic firestorm, with key international players—including the United Nations, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egyp...

AU under fire as Sudanese factions reject Addis Ababa peace talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Factions allied with the Sudanese army have dismissed the talks, arguing that they lacked inclusivity and fairness.

Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter in Nairobi to form parallel government, two signatories say
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

According to the text of the charter, the signatories agreed that Sudan should be a "secular, democratic, non-centralised state" with a single nationa...

IGAD endorses George Owinow as chair of South Sudan's peace implementation body
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 05, 2025

Owinow, nominated by the Kenyan government, replaces Major General (Rtd) Charles Tai Gituai, who has held the role since August 2020.

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.

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