Sudan war Stories

Sudan conflict: Latest in a history of coups, wars and instability
Reuters  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Sudanese army said on Friday it had gained full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, in one of the most symbolic gains in its fight wit...

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...

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.

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.

[IGNORE]UNICEF says 16 million children in Sudan at risk of starvation as war devastates nation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The conflict has also forced at least 16.5 million young people out of school, further endangering their future.

Humanitarian organisations call for urgent interventions in Sudan as crisis deepens
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Since the war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April 2023, tens of...

Sudan bans imports from Kenya in retaliation for Nairobi's support of RSF
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2025

"The import of all products coming from Kenya through all ports, crossings, airports, and ports will be suspended as of this day until further notice,...

Morocco assumes AU Peace and Security Council Chair amid rising tensions in Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 12, 2025

The PSC strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for attempting to establish a parallel government in Nairobi, warning that the move risks pa...

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...

Uganda says special forces deployed in South Sudan capital amid tensions
Reuters  |  Mar 11, 2025

Tensions have been growing in recent days in South Sudan after Kiir's government detained two ministers and several senior military officials allied w...

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...

Sudan files genocide case against UAE at top UN court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2025

Sudan accused the Gulf nation of violating the genocide convention by arming and funding the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s ongoin...

Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The shelling occurred during a peak shopping time, with many camp residents, predominantly Muslims observing Ramadan, out purchasing food to break the...

Museveni rejects recognition of RSF-backed parallel government formed in Nairobi
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 06, 2025

Agar revealed that President Museveni had expressed concerns over the Nairobi-based RSF activities and reaffirmed Uganda's support for Sudan's legitim...

Sanctioned Sudan’s RSF and rebel allies claim eight territories amid global condemnation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 04, 2025

The move, which comes just days after fierce international condemnation, signals a dramatic escalation in Sudan's power struggle.

Sudan’s civilian coalition to unveil new political vision and roadmap to end war
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 03, 2025

Tagadum was founded in October 2023 to form the broadest coalition against the war, achieve peace and restore Sudan's civilian transition.

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...

Sudan parallel government offers route to diplomatic leverage and arms for RSF
Reuters  |  Mar 01, 2025

The move could prolong a devastating war in which the paramilitary RSF has recently been losing ground, and effectively splinter Africa's third larges...

Sudan faces catastrophic famine and escalating violence, UN warns
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 28, 2025

Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, nearly 8.8 million people have been displaced within Sudan, while 3.5 million have fled to neighbouring coun...

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