US invites Sudan's warring parties to talks co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, Switzerland Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to participate in the talks scheduled for Aug. 14. Sudan
Sudan war death toll over 40,000 as 2 million face imminent starvation New figures on Sudan’s crisis show conditions deteriorating as fighting expands in scope between warring generals. Sudan
Sudan: Darfur graveyards swell threefold as 25.6M suffer food shortage Sudan is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in decades as rights groups are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating conditions and looming famine. Sudan
Egyptian authorities arbitrarily arresting Sudanese, Amnesty says The alleged mass arrests and forced expulsions of Sudanese coincide with the raging war in Sudan, where fears of foreign interference are growing. Egypt
Sudan’s Burhan heads to Egypt amid ongoing conflict The Egypt-Sudan relationship is politically and economically important for both countries, and the visit is Burhan’s first since fighting began in Sudan in April. Egypt
Analysis Israel publicizing secret meeting with Libya FM damages Arab ties When Foreign Minister Eli Cohen revealed his meeting last week with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush, it dealt a serious blow to Israel’s clandestine relations with Arab and Muslim countries. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis After Niger coup, France worries over Russia's influence, impact on North Africa France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Algeria and Egypt express ‘concern’ over Niger coup The coup in the West African country could be a victory for Russia. The Gulf has economic interests in the region. Gulf
Sudan war 100 days on: Over 3,000 deaths, millions displaced, no ceasefire The war in the East African nation has killed thousands and uprooted millions from their homes since it broke out in April. Sudan
UK sanctions 13 Wagner-linked firms and officials in Sudan, CAR, Mali The mercenary group has been operating across Africa for many years, exploiting the continent's natural resources and providing military support for its own financial gain. The Horn of Africa
Analysis How a prolonged war in Sudan could threaten global fizzy drink supply Sudan is the world's leading supplier of gum arabic, an essential ingredient in fizzy drinks that acts as an emulsifying and separating agent. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Washington ignored warnings on Sudan days before descent into chaos Senate lawmakers called for a new approach after State Department officials led by Africa bureau director Molly Phee repeatedly downplayed warnings that the country’s rival generals were heading for a violent confrontation. Sudan
Sudan: 280 killed as fighting rages in West Darfur The conflict in war-torn Geneina is ethnic in dimension and predates the current conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces. North Africa
Egypt’s economy braces for new hit from Sudan conflict Egypt fears that a prolonged conflict in Sudan, a major market for its exports, will add to its economic hardships. Egypt
More EU humanitarian flights expected to Sudan following agreement After sending a first airplane with humanitarian aid, the European Union is now working on more air shipments. Sudan