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Sudan’s rival factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have accused each other of responsibility for a deadly drone strike that killed 17 civilians in Chad on Wednesday, March 19. The Chadian government confirmed the attack occurred in the border town of Al-Tina and said the drone originated from Sudanese […]
The Sudan Doctors Network on Wednesday accused the Rapid Support Forces of killing 12 civilians, including six women, and injuring three others in the Shuraim Mima area, north of Bara in North Kordofan State. According to the group, the victims were allegedly targeted on suspicion of links to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The incident […]
The Central Bank of Sudan announced Monday a significant increase in lending limits for micro and small-scale finance, as authorities seek to cushion the effects of soaring inflation and stimulate economic recovery. The policy shift, outlined in a Circular, forms part of the bank’s broader 2026 strategy aimed at deepening financial inclusion and supporting […]
China has indicated its willingness to support the post-war reconstruction of Sudan, according to Xu Jian, Beijing’s acting Chargé d’affaires in Sudan. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Sudan, Xu said China has incorporated proposals to assist Sudan’s rebuilding efforts into its official foreign policy agenda and is ready to help restore infrastructure destroyed […]
The Sudanese Army and allied Joint Forces on March 5, 2026, regained control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan following intense clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF had held the city since October 2025, during which international organisations and rights groups reported widespread abuses that could amount to […]
Sudan’s health authorities have raised alarm over a sharp increase in dengue fever, malaria and measles cases, warning that ongoing conflict continues to undermine the national response capacity. The Federal Ministry of Health reported that cumulative dengue fever infections had reached 6,976, including five deaths — a rise compared to the same period last year. […]
More than 3,000 civilians displaced from the town of Mustariha in North Darfur are living in dire conditions after attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a local medical group said on Thursday. In a statement, the Sudan Doctors Network said the assault forced families to flee without warning, abandoning their homes, belongings and […]
Sudanese women’s organizations have called for urgent international funding and accountability measures to protect women and girls affected by the country’s ongoing conflict. In a memorandum addressed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to regional and global bodies, the groups urged immediate support for victims of violence, as well as food assistance for pregnant and breastfeeding […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has fired Algerian diplomat who failed to bridge warring factions in Sudan and appointed Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan. A UN statement says Mr. Haavisto brings over forty years of experience in politics and international affairs. He held several ministerial positions in the Government of Finland […]
At least 28 civilians have been killed and 39 others injured, including 10 women, following an attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a medical group reported on Tuesday. The Sudan Doctors Network said the casualties resulted from a rocket strike on the town of Mustariha in western Sudan. The assault […]