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Sudan's military-led government has returned to Khartoum from its wartime base in Port Sudan, with Prime Minister Kamil Idris pledging a 'year of peace' and reforms to electricity, water, healthcare and education as the capital rebuilds after nearly three years of brutal conflict that left roughly 150,000 dead and around 12 million displaced.
A drone attack in el-Obeid, Sudan, has killed at least 13 people, including 8 children, amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF rebels, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis and violence in the region.
In 2025, global conflicts surged, resulting in at least 240,000 deaths, with ongoing violence in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and civilians increasingly suffering from attacks by various actors.
Aid workers visiting al-Fashir, Sudan, found the city largely deserted following a paramilitary takeover, with over 100,000 fleeing amid reports of violence, mass killings, and detentions. The remaining population appears to be mostly those unable to leave due to age or injury, and the city shows signs of significant trauma and destruction. The situation remains dire, with ongoing concerns for the injured and missing, and limited access for humanitarian aid.
Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice, while Côte d’Ivoire secured a 1-0 victory against Mozambique, and Cameroon beat Gabon 1-0 in their opener. Burkina Faso also won dramatically against Equatorial Guinea with two stoppage-time goals. The tournament featured notable performances, red cards, and historic moments, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris proposed a peace initiative to the UN Security Council, calling for an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of RSF troops, and a transitional period leading to elections, but the plan has faced rejection from the RSF and ongoing conflict persists amid a severe humanitarian crisis.
Amidst Sudan's brutal conflict, a grassroots network of volunteers called Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) risk their lives to provide aid, operating secretly and facing threats from armed factions, yet they have become vital to the country's survival and peace prospects, with international recognition and support growing.
The article highlights the alarming increase in attacks on maternity hospitals and healthcare facilities in conflict zones like Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, and the DRC, where women and babies are increasingly targeted, with devastating consequences for reproductive health and safety, despite international protections under the Geneva conventions.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, starting in April 2023, has led to the worst humanitarian crisis of 2025, with over 14 million displaced, a high death toll, and severe food insecurity affecting nearly half the population, exacerbated by limited aid and escalating violence, especially in Kordofan and Darfur.
A Guardian investigation reveals UK-linked companies, notably Zeuz Global registered in London, have facilitated the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries to fight with Sudan's paramilitary RSF, accused of war crimes and genocide, raising concerns over UK company oversight and international conflict involvement.
Yale University researchers report that Sudan's RSF is attempting to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher by burying and burning bodies, with satellite images indicating ongoing efforts to destroy evidence of widespread violence during their capture of the city, amidst ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis.
Six Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers were killed and eight wounded in a drone attack on a UN base in Sudan, with the Sudanese government blaming the RSF paramilitary group. The attack has escalated tensions amid ongoing civil war and a severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has seen tens of thousands killed and millions displaced since April 2023. Bangladesh and international leaders have condemned the attack, calling for urgent support and efforts to resolve the conflict.
A drone attack on a UN base in Kadugli, Sudan, killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and wounded eight, with the Sudanese military blaming the RSF. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the attack and called for accountability and an immediate ceasefire to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The Sudanese paramilitary RSF is reportedly holding Darfur residents for ransom, with many being beaten, shot, or killed if their families cannot pay large sums, amid ongoing violence and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
The article discusses how the conflict involving Sudan's ruthless paramilitary forces is impacting regional stability and power dynamics.