The United Nations has revealed a covert network of flights, mercenaries, and drones operating out of Chad, taking deliberate steps to avoid detection, and actively fueling the conflict in Sudan.
The conflict in Sudan's El-Obeid has intensified with drone strikes and reports of abuse, as the Sudanese army claims control of a key supply route while the RSF increases drone attacks.
The humanitarian situation in the besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid is deteriorating rapidly, with rights organizations warning that civilians are being used as 'human shields'. Children are reportedly traumatized and unable to attend school.
Sudan's military announced it is gaining ground against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across several key regions, while new UN data indicates an increase in displaced civilians returning home.
Sudan's army is reportedly relying on a new coalition of militias to fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, raising fears among Sudanese citizens of an endless cycle of war.
Troops have arrested a Sudanese suspected terrorist fighter and a Ghanaian woman in an operation aimed at disrupting terrorist activities in the North-east. The arrests were made on July 19.
The UK has imposed sanctions on Sudan's gold trade in an effort to cut off a key source of funding for the ongoing war. This move aims to disrupt the financial mechanisms fueling the conflict, which is not solely driven by ideology.
Thousands of civilians are reportedly trapped in El Fasher, a key city in Sudan, with no safe escape routes as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters continue their advance. The humanitarian situation is dire, with residents facing extreme danger and limited options for safety.
A clandestine human rights network is working to document atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, aiming to preserve evidence before it is destroyed.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has commenced. The article also briefly mentions the Sudanese army breaking the siege of El Obeid and Chad conducting its first national census in nearly two decades.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan is severely impacting cancer patients, putting their lives at risk due to disruptions in healthcare services and access to treatment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a fresh alarm regarding a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis in the Middle East, attributing it to ongoing conflict and funding cuts, affecting 30.4 million people.
Armed conflicts in regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Yemen are exacerbating the spread of diseases such as cholera and Ebola. Outbreaks tend to be particularly deadly when they occur amidst ongoing conflict.
A Sudanese minister stated that the ongoing war has profoundly reshaped the nation's demographics, leading to population shifts, increased burdens on cities, and disruptions to stability.
After fleeing war and atrocities in Sudan, refugees are now facing severe water shortages in Chad's camps. Families are battling thirst and fading hopes of returning home.
Thick smoke rises in Sudan's North Kordofan State after an Antonov aircraft belonging to the army fired munitions, raising questions about a potential campaign of ethnic cleansing.
The Sudanese army has announced that it has regained control of a major highway connecting the capital Khartoum with el-Obeid. This strategic route is crucial for supply lines and military movements.
A mysterious fire occurred at a Turkish defense industry facility, an event that was reportedly downplayed. Concurrently, the Turkish defense industry is actively reshaping the battlefield in Sudan.
As Sudan's conflict displaces millions and crosses borders, Ethiopia is offering education and employment to refugees, hoping to provide a model for addressing global migration challenges.
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to immediately halt all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, and called for a wider arms embargo.