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December 23, 2024

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Top Senate Republican urges Trump to sanction Sudan’s Hemedti over war conduct

The United States and the United Nations found that the Rapid Support Forces under Hemedti have committed war crimes including sexual violence and mass killings.

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Sudan clears path for 17,500 tons of food aid as war rages

Some of the aid has reached the Zamzam camp in Darfur, where famine has been confirmed, while the opening of a key border crossing was extended earlier this month.

A fighter loyal to Sudan's army, chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, holds up a weapon against the backdrop of a mosque, during a graduation ceremony in the southeastern Gedaref state on May 27, 2024.

Congress bill seeks to block US arms sales to UAE over Sudan war

The resolution and legislation introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sara Jacobs comes amid international frustration with the escalating Sudanese civil war, as well as the UAE's denial of involvement in the conflict.

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President-elect Donald Trump attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Analysis

From Sudan to Ethiopia, Trump’s 'America First' priorities could shift Horn of Africa policy

As the Horn of Africa region seemed to be overlooked by Washington’s foreign policy, questions about how President-elect Donald Trump will deal with the rising conflicts in the region arise.

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

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French-made military technology used in Sudan war, Amnesty reports

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US slaps sanctions on Sudan's Barakallah as UNSC convenes

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Russia investigates downed aircraft in Sudan: What we know

A member of a "joint security cell" made up of various military and security services affiliated with Sudan's army takes part in a parade in Gedaref in the east of the war-torn country, on July 28, 2024.

Son of Osama bin Laden deported, banned from France: What we know

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Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

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Kenyan fisherman Enos Awele Ajuoga takes his nets out of Lake Victoria’s water every morning but catches have reduced as unsustainable fishing practices and water pollution by wastewater, agro-pesticides and fertilizers have decimated fish stocks.

Gulf states’ oil wealth ripples throughout rural Sudan

Across Africa, remittances-fueled economic development stands as an unrivaled alternative to the throes of unemployment and political instability.

People gather for a protest outside the UN mission in Sudan's capital Khartoum on June 1, 2022.

Sudan military coup leaders tighten grip ahead of dialogue with civilians

The leaders of the coup in Sudan are gearing up for direct talks with civilians for the first time since their seizure of power about eight months ago, a few days after lifting the state of emergency in the country.

A Sudanese woman and a boy gather threshed wheat stalks at the Zam Zam camp for Internally Displaced People (IDP), North Darfur, on April 9, 2015.

Can Sudan replace Ukraine as breadbasket for MENA region?

Despite Sudan’s agricultural and animal resources, political instability is hindering the country's potential to benefit itself and the region.

Muslim devotees pray on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in al-Jarif suburb, Khartoum, Sudan, May 2, 2022.

Skepticism about Sudanese military's calls for dialogue

Analysts believe the recent call by Sudan’s military leaders for a dialogue to overcome the ongoing political crisis will not lead to any results.

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Kuwait, Egypt explore railway to Sudan

The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has also started projects in Iraq and Yemen.

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Sudan’s military leader seeks Saudi, UAE support

The head of the Sudanese military and chairman of the Sudanese Sovereign Council went to Riyadh for help with Sudan's multiplying challenges.

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US says no more funds for Sudan until civilian government restored

Top US officials met with Sudanese military leaders in Khartoum and said financial aid would remain frozen.

Sudanese protesters raise a national flag as they rally against the October 2021 military coup, in Khartoum on Jan. 13, 2022.

US diplomats head to Saudi Arabia, Sudan to push UN post-coup dialogue

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UN says Sudan dialogue to resolve coup to begin immediately

The talks will bring together protest movement and civil society representatives, rebel groups and the military in hope of restoring Sudan's path to democratic role.

Sudanese protesters gather during a demonstration against the October 25 coup, in the capital Khartoum, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Sudan’s PM resigns: How we got here, what comes next

Abdalla Hamdok's resignation is the latest blow to Sudan's transition to democracy since the Oct. 25, 2021, military coup.

A soldier walks past girls looking on in the village of Dukouli within the Quraysha locality, located in the Fashaqa al-Sughra agricultural region of Sudan's eastern Gedaref state on March 16, 2021.

Ethiopia denies role in deadly Sudan border attack

The disputed al-Fashaqa border region risks becoming a regional flashpoint as Ethiopia descends into civil war.

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok looks on during a deal-signing ceremony with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Sudanese ministers resign after prime minister pens deal with coup leaders

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was released from house arrest before he and coup leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan publicly announced a reconciliation deal.