The AU Commission chairperson said the relationship should deliver tangible benefits for both sides.The US official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Africa, saying the continent remains a priority for the United States.
By Bradley BosireThe 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 KinyanjuiAmong 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 White Nile, much of the forest has been cleared as residents cut down acacia trees for firewood
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Wiper leader, more than 3.44 million kilogrammes of tea valued at over US$10.3 million (Sh129 million) is still being stored in warehouses in Mombasa after exporters failed to find alternative buyers.
By Bradley BosireThe village (Ghara al-Zawiya) is under the control of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese army, which the rights group blamed for the strike, has not commented on the allegations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe conflict, which broke out in April 2023 between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people, making it one of the world's worst humanitarian emergencies.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, forcing more than 14 million people from their homes.
By Samuel OtienoThe case focused on attacks carried out in and around El Geneina, where prosecutors said thousands of civilians were killed or forced to flee their homes. The charges also included the June 2023 killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abdallah Abakar, who had publicly accused the RSF of committing genocide against the Masalit community shortly before he was killed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe debate was requested by Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, who warned that nearly 500,000 people could face large-scale atrocities if violence in the area continues to escalate.
By David AbonyoThe regional bloc highlighted significant military mobilisations and drone attacks targeting the city, describing the developments as a dangerous escalation at a time when Sudan continues to grapple with conflict, displacement, and growing humanitarian needs.
By Chrispho OwuorPresident 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 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 UN report details systematic mass killings, torture, abductions, sexual violence, and summary executions, calling them war crimes and possible crimes against humanity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEl Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has been cut off from regular humanitarian access amid intense fighting, leaving civilians facing acute shortages of food, clean water and medical supplies.
By Bradley BosireThe collection, spanning prehistoric, ancient, Islamic, and modern eras, was displayed publicly for the first time, drawing attention to the extensive damage suffered by museums and cultural sites across the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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.
By Yunis DekowThe peace initiative presented to the UN Security Council outlines measures intended to address both the immediate security situation and longer-term governance challenges.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Council on Foreign Relations’ Conflicts to Watch in 2026 report, several ongoing and potential conflicts on the African continent remain significant sources of instability in the year ahead.
By Bradley BosireBeyani said his visit to Kenya from December 15 was prompted by reports of systematic and targeted attacks against protected civilian populations across Sudan, which he said are protected under both the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions.
By Bradley BosireThe United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) said "six troops were killed and six injured", including four seriously, when a drone hit their camp in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state.
By Samuel OtienoHumanitarian and rights organisations have pointed fingers at Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), describing the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, especially children, and vital civilian infrastructure."
By Maureen KinyanjuiYoussouf said he was appalled by media reports indicating that children, educators, medical personnel, and civilians attempting to assist the wounded were among the targeted victims.
By Bradley BosireAs of September 2025, the IPC estimates that 21.2 million people in Sudan faced serious food shortages, almost half the population. This includes 6.3 million individuals in emergency hunger and 375,000 experiencing catastrophic deprivation. While some areas such as Khartoum and Al Jazirah have seen better access for aid, conditions in Darfur and Kordofan have collapsed further.
By Ann NyamburaThe decision follows intense fighting in El-Fasher, the last major city under SAF control in western Sudan. After a prolonged siege, the RSF seized the city, triggering reports of civilian abuses that UN investigators describe as ethnic cleansing targeting non-Arab populations. Analysts say the violence is part of both parties’ strategy to retain control after losing legitimacy in the 2021 coup.
By Maureen KinyanjuiInternational observers warn the city could now face one of the bloodiest episodes of the ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023 and has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced nearly 12 million people. The United Nations said there were credible reports of “summary executions,” while experts from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab released satellite images showing what appeared to be “piles of bodies executed en masse.”
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Sudan Doctors' Network said Sudanese paramilitaries were behind the shelling attack, which also wounded another 21 people, including five more children.
By RGK.co.keSpeaking to France 24 during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ruto reiterated Kenya's neutral stance on the conflict, emphasizing the nation’s role as a facilitator for dialogue rather than a participant in the fighting.
By Bradley BosireDuring an address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Idris urged the international community and the UN to stop the flow of weapons and mercenaries into Sudan.
By Michael NdwigaIn a statement released Monday, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, said the Quad’s consultations reflect a shared commitment to dialogue and lasting peace in Sudan and the wider region.
By Rose AchiengThe aid group’s analysis of Global Education Cluster data reveals that 13 million of Sudan’s 17 million school-age children are currently out of school, highlighting one of the world’s most severe education crises.
By Ann Nyambura