‘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
Five of the best postcolonial novels A coming-of-age tale in 1930s Barbados, a young man uncovers a terrible secret in rural Sudan and a Booker-winning story of rebellion in India all explore the complex legacy of colonialism The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 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
2023 'Formidable' Year For Rights Suppression Globally, HRW Warns The past 12 months marked a "formidable" year for suppression of human rights, with world leaders ignoring violations in Sudan and Gaza, and against marginalized groups like the Uighurs, a monitor said Thursday. International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024
Over 7.5 million displaced people in Sudan after nine months of war: UN The UN coordinating agency OCHA says there have been over 7.5 million people forced from their homes since conflict broke out in April last year. Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 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
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 9, 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. International Business Times · Jan 6, 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 The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
‘We’re playing Whac-A-Mole’: why the aid system is broken Calls for drastic overhaul of funding as conflicts and climate crisis drive surge in humanitarian needs and appeals fall short The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024
Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic tour to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo… France 24 · Jan 3, 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 · Jan 2, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023 ‘They attacked us. They displaced us’: grieving Sudanese confront Swedish oil giant over their days of slaughter A historic trial, which will call on 61 witnesses worldwide, is expected to set a precedent for global corporations in foreign jurisdictions
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
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.
International Business Times · Dec 25, 2023 Sudanese In 'Total Panic' As Paramilitaries Move South On a countryside road in battle-ravaged Sudan, the hum of a passing vehicle turns villagers' blood cold, fearing the arrival of paramilitaries plundering their way south in their war against the army.
The Guardian - US · Dec 24, 2023 ‘Why are they forgetting about us?’: Sudan watches allies turn from war to aid Ukraine and Gaza Sudanese military conflict has killed thousands and created what UN says is world’s largest human displacement crisis
Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2023 Sudan’s civilians pick up arms, as RSF gains and army stumbles Young men are grabbing weapons to fight with the army, defend their cities, raising fears of deepening ethnic conflict.
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023 In Chad Camps, Survivors Recount Sudan War Horrors Sitting outside her makeshift shelter in eastern Chad, Sudanese refugee Mariam Adam Yaya warmed up tea on some firewood in a bid to quell the pangs of hunger.
France 24 · Dec 22, 2023 More than 7 million displaced by Sudan fighting as safe zones shrink More than seven million people have been displaced by fighting in Sudan, the United Nations said on Thursday as more displaced people continued to flee a former safe haven.