Hard truths.
The return of normal activity in the capital remains difficult, however, with many residents still trying to rebuild their lives after the conflict forced millions to flee.
Among the worst-affected areas is the Sunut Forest, a six-square-kilometre wildlife reserve in central Khartoum. Once a vital refuge for migratory birds and a natural barrier against flooding from the nearby Wh...
In the early days of the regular military's war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, the army-aligned government fled the capital, which was quickly overrun by rival troops.
Residents in Khartoum, which is controlled by the army, told the AFP news agency that they were woken overnight by the sound of drones and explosions.
Luca Renda, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, told the BBC that they were sending rescuers, food and other aid, and would get a clearer picture soon.
The cabinet had been operating from Port Sudan after being forced to relocate when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized most of Khartoum at the start of the conflict.
Officials said the move aims to reduce congestion, strengthen security measures, and restore critical services that have been disrupted by months of fighting.
Sudan now has 10 million IDPs, including 7.7 million uprooted by the current war, while over four million have fled to neighbouring countries.
Sudan went on to stress that international players have a responsibility to help it in defending its sovereignty from what it referred to as a "savage terrorist militia and its external sponsors.
Addressing the media on Monday, Dr. Mwaura emphasized that Kenya's involvement is strictly diplomatic, focusing on mediating between the rival groups in Sudan in an effort to broker a ceasefire.
The decision was confirmed after a wave of drone attacks in Port Sudan that started on Sunday and lasted through Wednesday.
Thousands of families as reported by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have arrived in El-Fasher, seeking safety in incomplete buildings, schools, or under trees.