IFRC warns Sudan crisis deepens as humanitarian funding shrinks
Global aid faces mounting pressure as the IFRC reports rising needs and reduced funding for emergencies.
Heglig shift shakes Sudan war
Heglig’s fall shifted Sudan’s war balance, stirred Washington and increased global scrutiny
Tribal leader warns US of popular pushback
Turk warns the US of popular mobilisation and urges recognition of the Sudanese army’s authority
Trump labels Sudan’s Islamists as terrorists
Trump labels the Brotherhood and Sudan’s Islamists as terrorists, stirring fears of escalation
Three forces shape Sudan’s crisis with SAF blocking compromise
Mirghani says SAF’s rigidity blocks peace, while RSF-linked groups show greater political openness
Sources: SAF’s obstruction leaves no room for Washington talks
Sources say SAF’s hardline stance is shutting down prospects for Washington talks with RSF
Drone strike targets SAF camp in Kosti and leaves casualties
A drone strike on Kosti’s army camp left soldiers dead and wounded, worsening local tensions
TASIS denies death rumours about journalist Muammar Ibrahim
Tasis refutes social media claims of Muammar Ibrahim’s death, insisting the journalist is alive and safe
TASIS warns against Muslim Brotherhood protest calls on Saturday
Tasis warns Sudanese not to join 13 December protests called by the Muslim Brotherhood
Kutayla residents bury SAF drone strike victims, urge ICC probe
Kutayla residents bury over 100 civilians killed in a SAF drone strike as a Darfur advocacy group calls for an urgent ICC probe
UNICEF seeks major funding amid Sudan’s child crisis
Unicef is seeking $962.9 million in 2026 to deliver urgent aid to millions of Sudanese children as famine fears rise and the country’s humanitarian crisis deepens.
US intelligence acknowledges foreign meddling in Sudan war
US intelligence informed top officials that foreign military and logistical support is prolonging Sudan’s war and hindering efforts to achieve de-escalation.
Burhan-led authorities detain Naji Mustafa after public criticism
Sudan’s Gezira authorities arrested Dr Naji Mustafa after he criticised top military leaders, prompting public backlash over transparency and due process.
RSF receives hundreds of camels from Awlad Zeid tribe in West Darfur
Authorities in West Darfur received a large camel donation from the Awlad Zeid tribe, a gesture seen as both symbolic and political amid ongoing regional instability.
US threatens major aid cuts over South Sudan’s obstruction of help
The US threatened major aid cuts to South Sudan, citing government obstruction of humanitarian efforts and mismanagement of public resources.
South Sudan secures key Heglig oil field after Sudanese conflict
South Sudan took control of the Heglig oil field under a tripartite agreement after Sudanese forces surrendered to prevent further conflict.
UN officials will meet Sudanese warring parties in Geneva
United Nations officials will meet Sudan’s army and RSF in Geneva to address mass displacement and atrocities in the country’s ongoing conflict.
SAF restructures Islamist militants as Al-Baraa Battalion revolts
Al-Burhan’s SAF begins restructuring allied forces as Al-Baraa Battalion warns of “catastrophic” fallout
Death toll from SAF drone strike on Kutayla rises to 80, with 100 missing
Kutayla drone strike kills over 80; more than 100 wounded as RSF detains dozens in post-attack raids
RSF’s Heglig seizure reshapes Sudan’s war
RSF’s December 8 capture of Heglig shifts Sudan’s war, crippling SAF finances and reshaping regional dynamics
UN says Uganda violates arms embargo with South Sudan
A UN expert report confirms Uganda violated the arms embargo by deploying military personnel and equipment in South Sudan.
Egyptian minibus driver abandons body and ten injured Sudanese
An investigation is underway after a driver abandoned a body and ten injured Sudanese at an Aswan hospital.
Al-Baraa bin Malik denounces restructuring plans by Burhan
A powerful Sudan faction rejects army directives and calls restructuring catastrophic, demanding the chief of staff’s removal.
South Sudan’s army chief visits Heglig amid rising border tensions
Juba signals determination to stabilize the Heglig area following a drone strike that killed three soldiers.
