The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part
A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict
Pakistan has halted a planned $1. 5 billion sale of weapons and fighter jets to Sudan, following a request from Saudi Arabia to end the agreement. The move comes after Riyadh refused to fund the purchase, according to two Pakistani security officials and a diplomatic source. Sudan has been in tur
A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery
The city of el‑Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region became the scene of a brutal assault that left more than six thousand people dead over just three days, according to a United Nations investigation. The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Janjaweed militia, who ove
Sudan is facing a huge problem. Many kids are missing school because of the war. More than eight million children have lost over 500 days of learning since the conflict started in April 2023. This is worse than the school closures during the COVID pandemic. The war has destroyed many schools. Some
Sudan is in a tough spot. The war has wrecked the economy, and the finance minister, Gibril Ibrahim, is trying to figure out how to fix it. He said the country has lost all its main sources of money. The fighting started nearly three years ago between the army and a rival group called the Rapid Supp
Pakistan is close to finalizing a huge deal to sell weapons and aircraft to Sudan. This deal, worth $1. 5 billion, includes light attack jets, drones, and advanced air defense systems. The deal is expected to give Sudan's army a significant advantage in its ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rap
In a country torn apart by war, Sudan's national soccer team is doing something extraordinary. They're not just playing football; they're giving their people a reason to hope. The team has made it to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, something they've only done twice since their victo
Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan, is now a shadow of its former self. After a paramilitary group took control, most people have fled. Those who stayed are struggling to survive. The United Nations recently visited the area. They found very few people left. Many buildings are empty. Some people are living
