UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by deteriorating situation in Sudan’s el-Fasher A deadly drone attack killed more than 70 people on Friday, in the single deadliest attack on the besieged city. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025
Scores killed by RSF drone strike on mosque in besieged Sudanese city First responders say 75 worshippers dead as paramilitaries push to capture last foothold of Sudanese army in Darfur The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025
Sudanese paramilitary group reportedly kills 43 in mosque drone strike, says a local medical group A Sudanese paramilitary group reportedly killed 43 civilians inside a mosque in El Fasher, North Darfur The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
‘Children are bound to die’: Corruption, aid cuts and violence fuel a hunger crisis in South Sudan A recent U The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
More than 100 Sudanese refugees dead or missing in shipwrecks off Libya At least 110 people have died or gone missing after two boats carrying mostly Sudanese refugees sunk off the coast of Tobruk, Libya. Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2025
Could a US and Saudi-backed proposal lead to peace in Sudan? US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, proposed the initiative, which has been criticised by Sudan’s government. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025
Refugee protection in Egypt: what’s behind the return train to Sudan A special train left the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Aswan, a town close to the border with southern neighbour Sudan, in July 2025. The train, publicised by the Egyptian government as shiny, air-conditioned and free of charge, runs a weekly service. It is transporting Sudanese refugees who are willing… The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025
South Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN The UN Commission on Human Rights has found that authorities used schemes to divert public money. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Father reunited with family in Sudan after Al Jazeera news report Fatma Ali and her children find hope after reuniting with husband and father Shamoun Idris amid war in Sudan. Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025
Who owns the Nile? Water, power and politics in a warming world As climate change intensifies competition over water resources, the River Nile has become a symbol of both development and dispute. RFI speaks to a climate diplomacy expert to understand what’s at stake. Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2025
Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges Amnesty International has called for a public trial for South Sudanese opposition figure Riek Machar, who faces treason and other charges The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Long-range ‘kamikaze’ drones seen in Sudan could alter course of the war China's foreign ministry denied having any knowledge of the drones The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
South Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity South Sudan's Vice President, Riek Machar, has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack by an ethnic militia on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers, the justice minister said on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025
South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack Riek Machar faces charges of alleged involvement in attacks against federal forces. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025 S.Sudan Vice President Charged With Murder, Crimes Against Humanity South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers, the justice minister said Thursday.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Riz Ahmed urges stars to speak out on Gaza and Sudan amid boycott of Israeli film companies The Sound of Metal star said actors and artists have a responsibility to highlight global crises
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025 Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.
The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025 Why people displaced by conflict are particularly vulnerable to climate risks After heavy rains, a landslide “completely levelled” a remote village in western Sudan in early September. It was the temporary home of hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had fled the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, to what they had hoped would be…
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan Ethiopia celebrates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security.
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025 Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, effectively transforming Ethiopia into the continent’s largest power exporter.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 As Ethiopia launches Africa's biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday
Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2025 Reports from Gaza, Sudan, DRC honoured at French photojournalism festival Among the numerous prizes at the Visa pour l'image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, the prestigious Visa d'or News was awarded to Ivor Prickett of the New York Times for his work on the war in Sudan. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Humanitarian Visa d'Or went to Saher…
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025 In besieged Sudan city, civilians face death if they try to escape Civilians trapped in el-Fasher say the RSF is targeting those trying to escape.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Sudanese authorities bury hundreds of victims of Darfur landslide Sudanese authorities have recovered and buried hundreds of bodies after a landslide in Darfur