The dialogue, expected to take place inside Sudan under the supervision of an independent committee of Sudanese elders, is seen by the African Union as an opportunity to bridge political and social divisions and create conditions for lasting peace and stability.
By Samuel OtienoThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers reported that at least four people were killed in the cemetery strike, with several others wounded.
By Bradley BosirePresident Idris Mahamat Déby, dressed in military uniform, convened an emergency security meeting on Wednesday evening, directing the armed forces to remain on high alert and to respond decisively to any further attacks.
By Bradley BosireThe New York-based Human Rights Foundation has publicly criticised Kenyan authorities, accusing them of granting identity and travel documents to Sudanese nationals associated with human rights abuses in the conflict-ravaged country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMaraga argued that granting Kenyan travel documents to a sanctioned individual would undermine Kenya’s declared neutrality in Sudan’s conflict and damage its international standing.
By Bradley BosireThe sanctioned officials include RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, and Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, commonly called Abu Lulu, who earned the title “Butcher of el Fasher” due to his direct role in the attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe announcement comes after heavy fighting erupted in the border town of al Tina, where Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces clashed with fighters loyal to the Sudanese army.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe UN report details systematic mass killings, torture, abductions, sexual violence, and summary executions, calling them war crimes and possible crimes against humanity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiResidents 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.
By Samuel OtienoThe proposal seeks a three-month humanitarian truce that would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and the return to civilian governance. The RSF’s declaration comes amid growing pressure from the international community following reports of widespread atrocities in areas under its control.
By Ann NyamburaThe Sudanese Doctors Network said most of those who fled were women, children and older people, many of whom trekked through dangerous terrain with no reliable source of food or water before reaching Tawila.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEl-Fasher, home to nearly 250,000 civilians, has become the centre of a growing humanitarian disaster. Aid groups report that residents are surviving without food, clean water, or medical care as fighting closes all escape routes. Earlier this month, MedGlobal warned that the city was “on the brink of collapse” after a prolonged siege marked by starvation and disease outbreaks.
By Rose AchiengSudan now has 10 million IDPs, including 7.7 million uprooted by the current war, while over four million have fled to neighbouring countries.
By Rose AchiengThe assault struck both a market and nearby residential sections within the Abu Shouk camp.
By Brenda SockySpeaking at State House, Nairobi on Saturday during a joint press briefing with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, Ruto said urgent regional and global action is needed to stop the tragedy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe assault targeted Kosti, a city in White Nile State, marking the latest move in the RSF’s extended campaign of long-range drone attacks that have disrupted critical infrastructure nationwide.
By Brenda SockyThe decision was confirmed after a wave of drone attacks in Port Sudan that started on Sunday and lasted through Wednesday.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya raised concern over a circular sent by the SAF to diplomatic missions accusing Nairobi of playing a role in the conflict.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe United Nations confirmed that it had verified 148 deaths between Thursday and Saturday alone but cautioned that the actual death toll is likely significantly higher.
By Brenda Socky