As fighting spirals in South Sudan, a humanitarian crisis looms for displaced survivors Fighting has resumed in South Sudan eight years after a fragile peace was agreed The Independent UK · Feb 26
UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur The U_N_ Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that U_N_ experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.” The Independent UK · Feb 25
Chad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday after clashes this weekend linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers, fearing the Sudanese conflict might spill over. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24
Chad closes its border with Sudan after fighters spilled into its territory Chad says it has closed its border with Sudan “until further notice" after multiple crossings by fighters with the warring Sudanese factions The Independent UK · Feb 23
Drone strike hits aid convoy, killing 3 in Sudan's Kordofan region Drone strikes have hit an aid convoy in central Sudan and killed three people as continued violence disrupts lifesaving deliveries and risks the safety of humanitarians The Independent UK · Feb 20
These atrocities in Sudan were entirely predictable. So why did the rest of the world fail to stop them? Western governments have put elite bargains before civilian lives. If El Fasher is to mean anything, this approach must change, says Husam Mahjoub, co-founder of Sudanese TV channel Sudan Bukra The Guardian - UK · Feb 20
RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds Report details harrowing 18-month occupation of North Darfur capital, showing destruction aimed at ethnic communities The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
UN probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in Sudan's El-Fasher The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore "the hallmarks of genocide". Radio France Internationale · Feb 19
'Rebellious younger sibling': How Saudi-UAE split is reshaping the Middle East Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once close allies, are now locked in open rivalry, impacting the Yemen war, cross-border trade, and regional flashpoints. This strategic split challenges core assumptions about Gulf stability and investor confidence. The dispute, fueled by economic competition and differing regional visions, is escalating with potential for… The Times of India · Feb 19
UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide' U.N.-backed investigators say Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have carried out a campaign in el-Fasher that shows hallmarks of genocide against non-Arab communities The Independent UK · Feb 19
Yvette Cooper leads calls to end ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Sudan Ms Cooper will demand accountability for the atrocities unfolding in the country, highlighting the violence endured by women and girls The Independent UK · Feb 18
Drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region take a toll on civilians and aid operations Drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on The Independent UK · Feb 18
‘A mission of mine’: during Ramadan, Sudanese food is a reminder of what is at stake in a time of war The loss of sacred spaces during the period of observance and the ongoing conflict reminds us of the importance of cherishing food The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Sudan: how warring factions gained influence in the country’s food system – and what it means for the current conflict Militaries play a major role in the politics of many countries. They determine whether elections can occur and who can compete. From Egypt to Pakistan and Myanmar to Uganda, the military is often the most important powerholder. The Conversation · Feb 18
The Guardian - US · Feb 16 International humanitarian law is at risk – but it still carries weight A study says IHL is at ‘critical breaking point’ amid horrendous violations in Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere. But to declare its demise would be premature
Euronews · Feb 15 US Senator Graham urges Saudi Arabia and UAE to mend ties as Iran pressure mounts Tensions in the Gulf over Yemen, Sudan, and wider regional rivalries highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Feb 14 At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed more than 6,000 people in three days during an assault on el-Fasher, the U.N. Human Rights Office has said
Radio France Internationale · Feb 14 African Union summit opens, as continent faces conflict and climate extremes The 2026 African Union Summit is being held this weekend in Addis Ababa, with Angola handing the rotating chair to Burundi. The bloc is facing challenges including mounting conflicts, insecurity in the Sahel, strained ties with Washington and internal strife, while this year’s summit theme of water highlights the damage…
The Conversation · Feb 12 How to get away with mass murder: 4 tactics Ethiopia used to hide Tigray atrocities from the world The Tigray region in Ethiopia’s north has endured one of the world’s deadliest armed conflicts of the 21st century. Between 2020 and 2022, as many as 800,000 people were killed (out of a regional population of about 7 million). This rivals estimates from recent major conflicts, including those in Ukraine,…
The Conversation · Feb 11 Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance? US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states – Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (collectively known as the Quad) – were close to finalising a detailed initiative aimed at ending Sudan’s war.…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 Guardiola can be both right to speak out and a performative hypocrite on Sudan Coach should not ‘stick to football’ when football strays into politics and death but his role as fluffer for his club’s autocratic owners cannot be ignored
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Bulletin world briefing: Extremists kill 162 in Nigeria and Britain sanctions Sudan commanders Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Armed extremists kill at least 162 people in Nigeria amid ‘security crisis’ One dead and three injured after bus crashes into pedestrians in Dublin Britain sanctions Sudan commanders over war crimes and rape Global Sumud Flotilla to set…
Metal Hammer · Feb 5 "We are watching people be pushed out of their homes here in America, in Palestine, in Sudan, in Iran, everywhere." Turnstile reflect on their historic Grammy Awards triumph and vow to keep making music in solidarity with "voices that are buried" Turnstile reaffirm their commitment to calling out injustice "in a time of heightened state violence"
Radio France Internationale · Feb 5 Famine spreading in Sudan's Darfur, UN-backed experts warn Famine is spreading in Sudan's western Darfur region, UN-backed experts have warned, as a grinding war between the army and paramilitary forces has left millions hungry, displaced and cut off from aid.