Libya boosts troop deployment along Sudan border after rescue
Libya says it freed 19 soldiers abducted near Al-Toum crossing as it boosts security along borders with Sudan, Chad and Niger
War in Sudan deepens hardship for kitchens and families
War in Sudan has devastated Darfur, killed civilians and aid volunteers, disrupted food supplies, and left displaced families increasingly dependent on fragile community kitchens.
UN warns 34 million in Sudan will need aid in 2026
The United Nations says nearly 34 million people in Sudan will need aid in 2026 as conflict escalates, funding gaps widen and humanitarian workers face deadly risks.
UN rights chief warns South Sudan nears civil war
The UN rights chief warned that rising violence, mass displacement and escalating abuses in South Sudan threaten a return to civil war without urgent political action.
Sudanese soldiers say SAF halted pay after El Fasher
Soldiers in eastern Jebel Marra report months of unpaid salaries after El Fasher withdrawal
UN says Sudan civilian deaths surge sharply in 2025
The UN human rights chief told the council that civilian killings in Sudan more than doubled in 2025, with widespread abuses and millions displaced.
US calls South Sudan peace process farcical
The United States has criticised South Sudan’s peace process as lacking credibility, urging reforms and dialogue as opposition leader Riek Machar faces serious charges.
EU and allies condemn reported massacre in South Sudan
The EU and nine countries condemned reported civilian killings in Jonglei, urged accountability and dialogue, and warned of worsening violence amid fragile peace efforts.
First UN flight lands in Khartoum to aid civilians after years
A UN flight landed in Khartoum, resuming humanitarian aid to civilians after years of war and enabling access to previously blocked regions.
Commercial strikes spread in Sudan amid fee hikes
Traders across Sudan have shut markets and staged strikes over rising local taxes and fees imposed by authorities
UN urges Security Council to refer Sudan conflict to ICC
The UN calls on the Security Council to refer Sudan’s conflict to the ICC, enforce arms embargoes, protect civilians, ensure aid, and halt human rights abuses.
Ethiopia’s Abiy rejects Burhan’s planned visit next month
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declined Sudanese leader Burhan’s visit, citing a busy schedule, highlighting cautious ties amid ongoing regional political tensions.
US Embassy employee dies after brutal torture by Burhan’s army
Hashim Ali Karim, a US Embassy worker in Khartoum, died after brutal torture in Omdurman prison, prompting global outrage and calls for accountability.
Chad suspends education following clashes near Sudanese border
Authorities in Tine, Chad, suspended schools for three days due to Sudan border clashes while medical services relocated to protect patients and staff.
Thousands of Sudanese flee Mustariha as clashes escalate in North Darfur
Around 2,690 people have fled Mustariha due to escalating clashes, with displaced families scattered across Kabkabiya facing urgent shortages and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
UN Security Council sanctions four RSF commanders
The UN Security Council sanctioned four RSF commanders, imposing travel bans and asset freezes under Resolution 1591
Chad re-closes Adré crossing with Sudan after brief reopening
Chad shut the Adré crossing with Sudan again after a brief reopening, tightening border security amid conflict spillover fears
Burhan’s SAF admits execution of RSF prisoner in North Darfur
General al-Burhan’s SAF acknowledged killing an RSF prisoner after a video showed a bound detainee being shot in North Darfur
Omdurman resistance committees reject Burhan iftar
Omdurman committees reject talks with Burhan, demand justice first
Sudanese family struggles in Cairo police cell
A Sudanese family faces uncertainty over their daughter’s detention in Cairo amid conflicting official statements while her health deteriorates in overcrowded custody.
US proposals to end Sudan war hit SAF resistance
US-backed proposals to end Sudan’s war have stalled amid strong resistance from SAF
Omdurman committees reject Burhan’s Ramadan breakfast
Omdurman Resistance Committees rejected engagement with General al-Burhan, demanding transitional justice and accountability for sit-in abuses before any military-led political process proceeds.
UN appoints Pekka Haavisto as Sudan envoy
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Pekka Haavisto as his personal envoy for Sudan, replacing Ramtane Lamamra amid the country’s ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
UN warns Dilling faces famine amid heavy fighting
The United Nations warns famine risk is rising in Dilling as fighting disrupts aid, while Kadugli faces famine conditions amid worsening conflict and displacement.