What does Sudan’s crisis mean for the gum arabic industry? War between Sudanese army and paramilitary RSF threatens an industry that provides income for millions, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023
Sudanese stuck as passports locked in abandoned Western embassies Sudanese visa applicants trapped in a war zone after Western diplomats evacuated Khartoum without returning passports. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023
The soft-power campaign of Sudan’s RSF leader ‘Hemedti’ Leader of the Rapid Support Forces has used global public relations firms to convince observers he is a force for good. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
Analysis-Sudan paramilitary leader jostles for role ahead of civilian handover The leader of a powerful paramilitary force in Sudan has put himself at the forefront of a planned transition toward democracy, unsettling fellow military rulers and triggering a mobilisation of troops in the capital Khartoum last week. Reuters · Mar 19, 2023
Sudanese print newspapers in decline as readers turn online As an economic crisis deepens and readers grow more attached to their phones, Sudan's once vibrant newspaper industry is in decline, with publishers shutting down or reducing their print operations, sellers, editors and union officials tell Reuters. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Head of Sudanese paramilitary force says still committed to single army The head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group accused of widespread human rights abuses, said on Sunday he was committed to intergrating the force into a reformed national armed forces. Reuters · Feb 19, 2023
Distrust mars deal to relaunch Sudan's transition An agreement to relaunch a political transition in Sudan and unlock billions of dollars in frozen international support faces many pitfalls, including distrust of the signatories and splits over issues left to a second phase of talks, analysts say. Reuters · Dec 15, 2022
Political veteran returns to Sudan opposing plan for military exit Veteran Sudanese political and religious leader Al-Sayid Mohamed Othman al-Mirghani arrived in Khartoum from Egypt on Monday, throwing his clout against a possible agreement between pro-democracy groups and the military. Reuters · Nov 21, 2022
Sudan protesters rally, defying a year of post-coup crackdowns Thousands rally across the country, demanding civilian government as they mark the first anniversary of the coup. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022
Sudanese taskforce battles snakes and scorpions during rainy season In Khartoum, specialists from Sudan's Center for Poisonous Species Research are deployed at night in protective vests, gloves, and goggles to catch a snake that residents say has killed a cat, before it has a chance to strike again. Reuters · Sep 28, 2022
‘Nothing left’: Floods in Sudan leave 100 dead, many homeless The UN says at least 258,000 people have been affected by the floods in 15 out of 18 provinces. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2022
South Sudanese return to Sudan seeking relief, but find more hardship Living in flimsy shelters made of wood and plastic tarp or half-finished concrete buildings, South Sudanese who have returned to Sudan are finding life tougher as their former country's economy tumbles. Reuters · Aug 25, 2022
Flooding devastates rural areas south of Sudan's capital After annual rains that have left dozens dead in Sudan, thousands of people in the farming town of Al Managil and surrounding villages have lost homes and property in what they say is the worst flooding in a decade. Reuters · Aug 24, 2022
Police fire tear gas on Sudanese protest as anti-military campaign enters 10th month Thousands of protesters marching towards Sudan's presidential palace were blocked by police firing tear gas, as an anti-military campaign entered its 10th month. Reuters · Jul 31, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2022 Thousands return to Sudan streets demanding end of military rule Thousands take to streets in Khartoum, a day after nine killed in demonstrations against country’s ruling generals.
Reuters · May 29, 2022 Trial begins for Sudanese protesters accused of killing police officer The trial for four Sudanese protesters accused of killing a police officer earlier this year began in Khartoum on Sunday, amid anti-military demonstrators and heavy police presence.
Reuters · May 12, 2022 Sudanese protests resume as moves for political deal falter Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters who rallied against Sudan's military rulers on Thursday, as diplomatic moves to broker a political solution to a post-coup crisis showed little sign of progress.
Reuters · Apr 22, 2022 Analysis-Under military's watch, Sudan's former ruling party making a comeback Since Sudan's military staged a coup six months ago many former allies of toppled autocrat Omar al-Bashir have been allowed to rejoin the civil service while others have been freed from jail in an apparent push to form a government and reassure donors.
Reuters · Apr 1, 2022 Rising hunger looms in Sudan, with little aid in sight Millions more Sudanese are set to go hungry this year as economic turmoil and erratic rains drive up prices and reduce harvests, with a halt to foreign assistance and the war in Ukraine putting food supplies at further risk.
Reuters · Jan 23, 2022 Sudanese women's rights activist Osman detained in raid, her sister says Armed men detained prominent Sudanese women's rights campaigner Amira Osman in a nighttime raid on her home in Sudan's capital Khartoum, her sister said on Sunday.