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Tensions rise as Sudan's armed forces threaten Chad amid escalating civil conflict and proxy wars

Africa

Tensions rise as Sudan's armed forces threaten Chad amid escalating civil conflict and proxy wars

By Remadji Hoinathy and Maram Mahdi

War against Sudanese army not over, says RSF chief; Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force

Africa

War against Sudanese army not over, says RSF chief; Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force

By Reuters

Prosecutors seek jail term for Sarkozy over 'Gaddafi cash'; South Sudan deal 'collapses' on Machar's detention

Africa

Prosecutors seek jail term for Sarkozy over 'Gaddafi cash'; South Sudan deal 'collapses' on Machar's detention

By Reuters

Sudanese army surrounds Khartoum airport; Islamist fighters attack Nigerian army base, military outpost

Africa

Sudanese army surrounds Khartoum airport; Islamist fighters attack Nigerian army base, military outpost

By Reuters

A nation divided? Sudan's battle for control sparks new political dynamics and diplomatic dilemmas

Africa

A nation divided? Sudan's battle for control sparks new political dynamics and diplomatic dilemmas

By Moses Chrispus Okello

Six police killed in Kenya ‘by al-Shabaab’; Gabon approves coup leader Nguema for presidential vote

Africa

Six police killed in Kenya ‘by al-Shabaab’; Gabon approves coup leader Nguema for presidential vote

By Reuters

Rwanda, Belgium expel each other’s diplomats; EU announces sanctions ahead of DRC peace talks

Africa

Rwanda, Belgium expel each other’s diplomats; EU announces sanctions ahead of DRC peace talks

By Reuters

Sudan’s civil war fuels a new regional conflict economy

Op-eds

Sudan’s civil war fuels a new regional conflict economy

By Matt Herbert for ISS TODAY

The UAE’s malign role in Sudan war can’t be ‘sportswashed’ away

Op-eds

The UAE’s malign role in Sudan war can’t be ‘sportswashed’ away

By John Prendergast

More focus needed on sexual violence against men and boys in Sudan

Op-eds

More focus needed on sexual violence against men and boys in Sudan

By Xhanti Mhlambiso

Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?

Op-eds

Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?

By Moses Chrispus Okello

Sudanese are losing hope with each new peace initiative

Op-eds

Sudanese are losing hope with each new peace initiative

By Maram Mahdi