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Sudan / South Sudan · Conflict desk · Breaking regional security

26 killed at Abyei market as UN deploys extra forces to prevent retaliation

UNISFA says violence at the Amiet Common Market left 82 more people injured after two earlier killings raised tensions between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. The mission is still verifying the impact and has called for an investigation.

18 Sept 2026, 14:55 WAT

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Sudan · Africa · Breaking news

Sudan mine-collapse toll reaches 82 as rescuers search al-Zara shafts

Local responders say 82 bodies have been recovered from an informal gold mine near El-Nahud, while dozens remain unaccounted for. Conflicting timelines and earlier tolls reflect a difficult rescue in a war-affected area.

17 Sept 2026, 00:09 WAT

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Uganda / South Sudan · Environment · Climate & culture

When the rains fail, Africa’s rainmakers face the blame—and sometimes violence

Accounts from eastern Uganda and South Sudan show how erratic weather, fragile farm livelihoods and paid expectations can turn respected spiritual figures into targets. Climate change is part of the pressure, but it is not a complete explanation for individual attacks.

15 Sept 2026, 11:58 WAT

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Sudan / United Nations · Politics

UN gives Sudan embargo talks one month as Russia rejects nationwide ban

The Security Council unanimously renewed the Darfur sanctions regime only until 9 October. The vote keeps existing restrictions in force but does not expand the arms embargo across Sudan.

11 Sept 2026, 21:01 WAT

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Sudan · Conflict desk

UN investigators trace foreign networks sustaining Sudan's war

A new fact-finding report documents recruitment, weapons routes and drone support. Its findings use legal standards such as 'reasonable grounds to believe' and should not be reported as final court judgments.

5 September 2026

Sudan · Latest

Sudan’s displaced children cannot wait for peace to return to school

War has broken the routines that protect learning, nutrition and childhood.

5 September 2026

Sudan · Conflict desk

Kauda clashes deepen South Kordofan’s civilian emergency

A Sudanese doctors’ network reported at least 21 deaths, including women and children, after fighting in the Nuba Mountains; the figure and allegations remain attributed while independent access is limited.

4 September 2026

Sudan · Latest

A UN inquiry traces the foreign networks prolonging Sudan’s war

Investigators say transnational supply chains have delivered weapons, logistics, training and personnel to Sudan’s combatants.

4 September 2026

South Sudan · Latest

South Sudan’s political uncertainty keeps civilians exposed

Displacement, local violence and delayed political commitments continue to weaken confidence in a peaceful transition.

4 September 2026

Sudan · Health & conflict

Cholera and displacement deepen Sudan’s emergency as aid funding falls short

Vaccination campaigns are expanding, but war, unsafe water and underfunded relief keep exposing displaced families to preventable disease.

3 September 2026

Sudan · Conflict desk

Sudan’s drone war keeps civilians trapped between front lines

Reported strikes in North Kordofan underline how expanding drone warfare is deepening a vast displacement and hunger emergency.

29 August 2026