Tag: Sudan

Sudan’s ‘crisis of epic proportions’ fueled by weapons from foreign supporters, UN warns

April 24, 2024

The year-old war in Sudan has triggered “a crisis of epic proportions” fueled by material support from foreign supporters who continue to flout United Nations ... Read More

Sudan: UN chief warns of war crimes, as UK sanctions firms linked to warring military camps

April 16, 2024

The vicious fighting between two rival generals in Sudan may include “war crimes and crimes against humanity,” UN chief said on Monday (15 April), just ... Read More

World Health Day: tackling urban air pollution top priority for African governments

April 10, 2024

As the world marked World Health Day on 7 April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted air pollution — most notably in fast-growing cities ... Read More

Sudan’s despair: no sign of truce, famine looms as war nears one-year anniversary

April 9, 2024

With Sudan’s war about to enter its second year next week, the country has been embroiled in a fierce conflict with two rival military factions ... Read More

The six African countries with highest debt to GDP ratios

April 4, 2024

Sudan, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Republic of the Congo, and Egypt have been listed as countries with the highest debt to GDP ratio in the African ... Read More

Famine looms over Sudan as conflict drags on

March 30, 2024

The Sudanese population is slipping to famine as infighting hits the country’s farm production capacity as well as imports. Nearly a year since fighting broke ... Read More

South Sudan’s disrupted oil exports due to Sudan’s civil war could escalate insecurity

March 27, 2024

The disruption of oil exports from South Sudan after one of its key oil pipelines to international markets was damaged in February could further escalate ... Read More

Sudan rejects reports of Iran’s bid for Red Sea navy base, as Russian base is on hold

March 12, 2024

Sudan has dismissed all reports of Iran’s intention to establish a naval base on the country’s Red Sea coast, which comes at a time when ... Read More

Ramadan: celebrations in parts of Africa muted by soaring food prices, conflicts in Gaza, Sudan

March 11, 2024

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday or Tuesday (11-12 March), depending on the sighting of the new moon, Muslims in parts ... Read More

Sudan rejects Iranian offer to build naval base – media

March 5, 2024

Sudan reportedly rejected an Iranian offer to build a naval base in its coasts in exchange for a helicopter carrier, media reports said. Sudan rejected ... Read More