Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act? South Africa’s stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act. Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024
Creeping War Threatens Sudan's Eastern Border Sudan's nine-month-old war has so far largely spared the country's east. International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024
US Deplores Holdups On Aid Into Sudan The United States on Wednesday implored Sudan's authorities to let aid into the country, denouncing holdups as the war between rival generals leaves millions in need of help. International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024
Nearly eight million people displaced by war in Sudan: UN UN reports figures nine months into a new round of war that has left the country devastated. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024
ICC accuses Sudan and rebels of Darfur war crimes Karim Khan moving ahead with investigation into atrocities committed in latest flare-up in 20-year conflict. Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2024
UAE denies sending weapons to Sudan’s RSF paramilitary: Report An Emirati official tells the Financial Times that the Gulf country ‘does not take sides’ in war in Sudan. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024
Sudan’s Hemedti embraced abroad as he terrorises civilians at home Paramilitary leader welcomed on Africa tour while Sudanese civilians accuse his fighters of atrocities. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024
EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024
Sudan suspends membership in IGAD regional bloc Government accused east African bloc of ‘violating’ Sudan’s sovereignty by inviting RSF chief to a summit. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2024
‘Can’t trust the Janjaweed’: Sudan’s capital ravaged by RSF rule After nine months of war, Khartoum under RSF control has turned into a lawless and violent capital. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2024
Sudan suspends contacts with IGAD mediating group: Foreign Ministry The army-aligned government accused IGAD of ‘violating’ the country’s sovereignty by inviting the RSF chief to a summit. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
‘They’re going to kill us’: Sudan’s army targets civilians on ethnic basis Army accuses civilians of spying for RSF paramilitary based on ethnic grounds, leading to arrests, torture and killings. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
‘No journalist knows if they will live until evening’: The reporters risking their lives to cover the Israel-Hamas war As the Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 80 reporters have been killed in 100 days of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Maryam Zakir-Hussain speaks to reporters on the ground The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
‘They’re targeting us’: Sudan’s army cracks down on democracy activists In the midst of war, Sudan’s army is retaliating against activists for their role in bringing down the former regime. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024 Harvest Lost As War Expands In Famine-threatened Sudan Since Sudan's war spread to Al-Jazira state south of Khartoum, farmers have watched their livelihoods wither away after fighting between paramilitary forces battling the army wreaked havoc on once-bountiful lands.
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024 Sudan Paramilitary Chief Bids For Legitimacy In Africa Tour: Analysts Sudan's paramilitary chief spent the first months of the country's war in the shadows.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Sudan paramilitary leader says he's committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo says he is committed to a cease-fire to end the devastating war that has wrecked his country
Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024 Sudan’s feared paramilitary leader signals ambition to rule the country Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo goes on an African tour to secure regional support and political legitimacy.
Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023 Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023 ‘They told us – you are slaves’: survivors give harrowing testimony of Darfur’s year of hell With the war in Sudan poised to escalate and the humanitarian crisis growing, traumatised survivors of a blood-drenched summer in West Darfur tell of their ordeal
France 24 · Dec 30, 2023 From Swift to Musk and Tusk: 10 figures who defined 2023 From Iran to Hollywood, in the domains of space travel, football and tech, 2023 was a year shaped by strong personalities. Some inspired us, most made us reflect, and others occasionally annoyed us. As the year comes to an end, FRANCE 24 has selected some of the personalities leaving a…
Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2023 ‘No way to leave’: Sudan paramilitary traps civilians in breadbasket state After capturing Gezira state two weeks ago, the Rapid Support Forces have prevented civilians from fleeing.
Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023 Leader of Sudan’s RSF visits Ethiopia in rare foreign trip as war rages Trip by paramilitary group’s leader comes a week after his forces captured North African nation’s second largest city.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2023 Sudan civilians rush for arms as paramilitaries advance The rapid advance of Sudanese paramilitaries has intensified calls on civilians to carry arms, raising the spectre of the eight-month conflict between rival generals transforming into full-blown civil war.
Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023 New constitution, old playbook: Chad’s Deby continues power play in Sahel Critics of the Chadian leader say the referendum was part of efforts to perpetuate himself in power like his father.