Sudanese paramilitary force, active in the Sudanese conflict
A human rights group has said jets struck an artisanal gold-mining site on Saturday in the disputed border area near the Halaib/Halayeb Triangle, killing at least 72 people and wounding dozens. Survivors told AFP they fled after multiple strikes; Egypt has not commented and independent verification remains difficult because the site is remote.
Ethiopia's federal government has moved to intensify operations in Tigray as Eritrean forces are reported to be active alongside allied groups. The conflict has returned to the fore, sparking fears of a regional war and severe humanitarian consequences for millions previously dependent on aid.
Nigeria is investigating a fictitious presidential council that allegedly secured 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget. Authorities say forged documents created apparent legitimacy, prompting calls for independent inquiry and a government probe.
The Port Sudan court has convicted RSF leader Daglo (Hemedti) and 15 other senior RSF figures of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in absentia. The ruling also targets RSF assets and seeks Interpol notices for arrest. The case centers on the June 2023 killings in El Geneina and related atrocities against the Masalit community. The verdict marks the first conviction of RSF leadership since the conflict began in 2023.
The European Union has expanded sanctions on Sudan, banning the import and transport of gold from the country to choke funding for the conflict. The move targets the RSF and SAF’s mining networks while allowing exemptions for chemicals used in humanitarian work. Experts caution sanctions alone won’t halt illicit gold flows without broader enforcement across trading hubs.
The Sudan conflict between the army and the RSF has escalated, intensifying a humanitarian crisis. WFP reports food rations are stretched as aid access narrows; millions remain displaced, with fears of renewed attacks around key cities like El-Obeid and El Fasher. International bodies warn of mass atrocities and rising hunger.
The UN and world powers are pressing for governance reform as demand for critical minerals rises. Leaders warn that without local processing and stronger rule of law, mining profits will bypass local communities and fuel conflict. New commitments aim to channel wealth into public services and jobs amid a global scramble for cobalt, lithium, nickel and rare earths.
Across Sudan, fighting between the army and RSF continues to disrupt aid, with El-Obeid and Darfur seeing sieges and drone strikes. Civilians suffer from hunger, water scarcity, disease, and sexual violence, while the UN and human rights groups push for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
AP and Independent report reveal that six former child soldiers in Khartoum recount being forced to fight with the RSF, trained by Colombian mercenaries. They describe being shackled to anti-aircraft guns and artillery, with civilians cited as targets. UAE-linked groups are accused of arming the RSF; UAE denies it, calling shipments humanitarian. Events illustrate a wider deployment of foreign mercenaries in Sudan.
Google has rolled back a new Google Earth feature that used the Nano Banana 2 image model to generate AI images over satellite, aerial and 3D imagery after researchers and journalists created fabricated scenes — from refugee camps to bomb craters — that could be shared as persuasive, falsified evidence.
Drones have targeted civilian sites in Darfur amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF. Emergency Lawyers report casualties at a customary court in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur, while authorities warn of mass atrocities and widespread displacement across the region.
Clashes have intensified between Ethiopian federal forces and the TPLF in western Tigray near the Sudan border. Civilians are fleeing, and both sides accuse the other of violating the Pretoria peace deal. The fighting follows months of deteriorating relations since the Pretoria agreement and raises fears of a wider conflict in the region.
Fighting around El Obeid, North Kordofan, has intensified, with civilians fleeing and humanitarian access tightening. International aid is strained as funding gaps persist, while the UN calls for protection of civilians and sustained aid delivery. Warnings grow over deteriorating health services and rising malnutrition.
The Sudan conflict has intensified, with civilians targeted and millions displaced. International response remains stalled as humanitarian access shrinks, while new reporting highlights personal stories of hardship, abuse, and the struggle for birth registration amid chaos.
The African Union Peace and Security Council has returned to Khartoum to press for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and a Sudanese-led political process. The SAF has recaptured parts of Khartoum and central Sudan, while RSF remains entrenched in Darfur. Preparations for a broad national dialogue are underway with regional and civil society actors, amid ongoing fighting and shifting alliances.
The RSF and allied SPLM-N forces have captured Kurmuk as government troops withdraw, with drones and artillery driving heavy fighting across Blue Nile. The army recaptures, secures supply routes, and reports drones targeting Khartoum and other cities as civilians flee.
Sudan's army-backed authorities are promoting a national dialogue while critics demand a ceasefire and addressing root causes. The AU and regional actors are intensifying mediation efforts, with civilians calling for guarantees, justice, and inclusive participation. The landscape remains fragmented as fighting continues.
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has worsened as conflict, infrastructure damage, and flooding cut vital services. IOM reports rising displacement, attacks on healthcare, and strained water, electricity and transport networks across Khartoum, El Obeid and other regions. Efforts to deliver aid are hampered by logistics and security risks, with millions in need of assistance.
The Sudanese war enters a new phase as SAF advances in key fronts, RSF defections rise, and regional powers face ongoing calls for a humanitarian truce. Drones and long-range strikes continue to target civilians and critical infrastructure, prompting fresh international concern.
A UNMISS patrol in Jonglei state has been ambushed, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven others, including police and civilian staff. The incident adds to a rising toll of aid workers since January, with 36 killed this year, outweighing all of 2025. UNMISS condemns the attack and calls for a prompt investigation as regional instability deepens the risk of renewed conflict in South Sudan.
The United States proposes expanding the UN arms embargo to cover all of Sudan and drone-related technology, while the Security Council weighs tougher measures amid intensifying drone strikes and external support. Darfur remains a flashpoint as the embargo’s future hinges on a veto-wielding Security Council.
The UN-backed 4+4 committee has forged an initial framework to hold presidential and parliamentary elections within 24 months under a unified executive. While rival institutions signaled tentative support, implementation remains the biggest hurdle as divisions persist and power-sharing is tested.
Armed attackers have raided cattle camps and villages in Warrap State, South Sudan, killing at least 49 and wounding 33. The violence follows a surge in inter-communal cattle raiding and clashes tied to a broader power struggle. The government is calling for humanitarian aid while UN agencies warn of growing displacement.
The Kordofan region faces a worsening humanitarian impact as fighting disrupts trade and access to food. Refugee and aid agencies report rising prices, dwindling incomes, and growing hardship for residents, with El Obeid at the center of displacement and economic strain.
The World Food Programme has condemned drone strikes on aid convoys in Sudan, destroying more than 50 tonnes of food and disrupting relief for thousands. The strikes have damaged logistics, endangering lifesaving aid to tens of thousands as fighting continues. UN agencies warn that civilian harm is escalating while calls for protection and accountability persist.
Clashes in southern Sudan have killed at least 21 people, including women and children, with SPLM-N attacks on Debi and Luweri in Kauda, South Kordofan. The Sudan Doctors Network says the fighting, aligned with RSF, violates a ceasefire and targets civilians; the war has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, worsening famine across the country.
The Quintet envoys have met Sudanese leaders and civil society in Khartoum to discuss de‑escalation and a negotiated ceasefire. Officials say dialogue remains the pathway to sustainable peace, with focus on detainee exchanges, civilian protection, and a unified national process.
MSF and other aid groups warn that funding cuts are shrinking health responses in Sudan, forcing facility closures, longer patient journeys and rising disease outbreaks amid ongoing conflict. With 37% of facilities out of service and USAID funding ended, hundreds of thousands face reduced access to care as humanitarian needs escalate.
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of repeated "provocative and hostile" actions and giving the UAE ambassador 48 hours to leave. Algeria has closed its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft while allowing commercial flights to and from Algiers until the end of 2026. The UAE has said it hopes the move will be temporary.
The U.N. Security Council has extended the Darfur arms embargo for one month as negotiations continue on potential changes. The United States is pushing for a countrywide ban and tougher sanctions on arms flows and aid workers, while Russia and others push back. The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
A broad drought and disrupted harvests threaten millions in Sudan, with aid groups warning of rising malnutrition and possible famine. Supplies remain constrained as conflict, rising prices, and limited humanitarian access amplify hunger across Darfur and neighboring regions.
The Sudan war between the SAF and RSF continues to devastate civilians. International aid is shrinking as funding dries up, leaving millions hungry and displaced. Humanitarian pipelines risk collapse without urgent donor support, while return movements complicate relief efforts.
A series of mine collapses in West Kordofan, Sudan, have left dozens dead and many more missing. The Al-Zraa/Al-Zara mines near El-Nahud are under RSF control. Rescue efforts face equipment shortages and safety concerns amid informality in mining work.
Eritrea has welcomed the lifting of U.S. sanctions, saying the move removes a political impediment to investment and broader cooperation. Officials cite a shift in U.S. policy and ongoing regional security concerns as drivers for renewed engagement, including talks on trade, Egypt relations, and Red Sea security.
Informal gold mining in Sudan has seen a deadly collapse at the Awny area near the Egypt border. Initial reports confirm multiple deaths and many injuries as rescuers work with limited equipment amid ongoing war and economic chaos.
Aid agencies warn that displacement and hunger in Sudan have surged. More than 11 million people are displaced or refugees, with eastern Chad hosting thousands crossing the border as fighting continues. Funding shortfalls threaten relief efforts as conditions deteriorate for those fleeing to safety.
Gulf states urge diplomacy to resolve regional crisis amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders highlight sovereignty, UN norms, and a regional security framework while stressing humanitarian needs and a path to peace in Yemen, Gaza, and Sudan.
Sudan faces renewed international pressure as talks on ending the civil war show shifting positions. Sudanese authorities advocate a Sudanese-led path, with external support framed as monitoring rather than directing the process. Diplomatic tensions surface over visa access to UN events and ceasefire strategies, with attention turning to security reform and civilian protection.
The Sudanese conflict between the SAF and RSF has intensified, with drones and shelling shaping frontline towns. International pressure grows as the US pushes for a 90‑day humanitarian truce and a civilian-led path to peace, while aid agencies warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Fighting between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government has intensified, with the TPLF and its allied groups seizing airports and moving across Afar and Amhara. The conflict risks a return to the 2020–22 civil war, prompting international concern over civilian harm and humanitarian access.
Drone strikes hit a major fuel depot near Wad Madani and explosions hit Nyala, amid ongoing Sudanese conflict since 2023. The US has denied a visa to Sudan’s de facto leader for the UN General Assembly, while Burhan vows to eliminate the militia, deepening political standoff.
UN agencies warn that hunger and displacement are intensifying in Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen as conflicts, climate shocks, and funding shortfalls undermine relief efforts. In Baidoa and Mogadishu, thousands face famine-like conditions while aid delivery shrinks, pushing millions toward crisis levels ahead of the El Niño season.
Bashir has been transferred to a military hospital in Omdurman for evaluation after health complications. His condition requires tests and cardiac imaging unavailable in Sudan, with treatment abroad being considered urgent by his family. He has ruled Sudan for three decades before being ousted in 2019 and remains wanted by the ICC. The war has devastated Sudan’s healthcare system.
Four Horn of Africa states have convened in Egypt to coordinate on regional issues amid renewed fighting in Ethiopia. The meeting aims to reaffirm sovereignty, reduce cross-border hostilities, and guard Red Sea interests, as Cairo, Asmara, Mogadishu and Khartoum seek a unified stance on water sharing, security, and diplomacy.
The UN World Food Programme has condemned an aerial attack on two trucks carrying humanitarian food in South Kordofan. A driver has been killed; the vehicles, clearly marked as aid transport, were travelling from Dilling to Kadugli. WFP is urging an immediate, independent investigation and full accountability, as aid operations face a growing security risk.
Reports from All Africa detail drone strikes hitting shelters and civilian targets in Blue Nile, North Kordofan, and West Kordofan. Casualties include children and women; hundreds displaced as fighting between the SAF and RSF intensifies across Kordofan and Blue Nile, triggering humanitarian concerns.
Civil conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF has intensified since 2023, displacing millions and triggering a global call for ceasefires. New UN-backed resolutions and aid deliveries confront ongoing violence and threats to civilians.
The Rapid Support Forces have attacked in Sudan's Blue Nile region, killing civilians including children and wounding dozens. The UN has condemned the strikes and is calling for accountability amid what aid groups call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and children at risk.
WHO warns health needs in Darfur exceed response capacity. A 10-day assessment highlights malnutrition, scarce medicines, and limited mental health services. Nearly 65% of Sudan’s displaced population are in Darfur, with funds for 2026 far below what is required. Renewed sanctions and ongoing conflict complicate relief efforts.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that famine risk is rising in parts of Sudan due to El Niño–driven drought and ongoing conflict. Acute malnutrition is intensifying in Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan, with aid access hampered by insecurity and funding shortfalls. By 8 October, less than half of the humanitarian appeal has been funded, heightening the risk of further deaths.