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- 1UN warns Sudan hunger crisis deepens as aid funds run dry●Sudan's hunger crisis deepens as aid money runs out, UN warns
The United Nations warns that Sudan's hunger crisis is worsening as humanitarian funding runs out. Aid agencies say they lack the money to deliver food to millions of people affected by the country's conflict, with starvation risk rising sharply. Observers are calling for urgent international donations to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
- 2Sudan refuses to yield to US 'blackmail' over visa dispute●Sudan will not yield to ‘pressure or blackmail,’ Sovereign Council chief says amid US visa dispute
Sudan's Sovereign Council chief said the country will not give in to 'pressure or blackmail' from Washington amid an ongoing dispute with the United States over visa restrictions. The remarks mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Khartoum and the US, which has imposed or threatened visa measures against Sudanese officials amid strained relations and the ongoing conflict in the country.
- 3Sudan war toll: 12 million displaced, 150,000 civilians dead●12 Millionen Menschen auf der Flucht. 150.000 zivile Opfer. Ethnische Säuberungen. Sexualisierte Gewalt. #Sudan Ob #free
The war in Sudan has forced some 12 million people from their homes and killed around 150,000 civilians, with reports of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence, mainly in the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Commentators note that Sudan receives far less public attention and solidarity than other conflicts, prompting debate about why the crisis is being ignored.
- 4Sudan will not yield to pressure, al-Burhan says●Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to face a devastating conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, and amid international efforts to push the warring parties toward negotiations. His defiant remarks signal Khartoum's resistance to external demands over the war's conduct and any settlement terms.
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German public broadcaster Weltspiegel examines why Sudan's civil war shows no sign of ending, exploring the drivers behind the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The report is drawing wide attention as fighting continues to displace millions and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, with international mediation efforts so far failing to produce a lasting ceasefire.
- 6Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The UN reports a 20-fold surge in the number of Sudanese fleeing into Chad as the country's conflict continues and humanitarian funding dries up. Aid agencies warn they cannot meet the growing needs of new arrivals, who join hundreds of thousands already sheltering in camps along the border. Observers are calling the situation one of the world's most severe and underfunded displacement crises.
- 7Sudanese refugees fleeing to Chad surge 20-fold, UN warns aid running out●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, UN says
The United Nations says the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad has surged twentyfold as Sudan's civil war continues to displace civilians. Aid agencies warn funding and supplies are running dry, leaving new arrivals without adequate food, shelter or medical care and straining already stretched camps along the border.
- 8UN says 'Super El Niño' deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan●‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
The United Nations warns that a powerful El Niño weather event is worsening the hunger crisis in South Sudan, compounding food shortages for a population already facing severe food insecurity. The climate pattern is disrupting rainfall and harvests, driving up needs across the country and prompting renewed appeals for humanitarian assistance.
- 9Sudan's Mothers Giving Birth in 'Clinics of Death'●Mothers in Sudan: Giving Birth in “Clinics of Death”
Reports describe mothers in Sudan giving birth in conditions so dangerous that facilities have been dubbed "clinics of death," as the country's ongoing conflict collapses maternal health services. With hospitals destroyed, staff fleeing, and supplies cut off, women face life-threatening deliveries, and aid groups warn the maternal death toll is mounting as the war continues.
- 10Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable | Hindustan Times
Millions of people returning to Khartoum are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, rubble-strewn streets and destroyed infrastructure. The city was heavily damaged during the conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, and returning residents face shortages of electricity, water and basic services. Aid agencies warn that conditions remain dire despite claims of security improving in some areas.
- 11Turkish-Made AKINCI Drone Downs Enemy UAV Over Sudan●Dogfight Between UAVs… AKINCI Shoots Down UAV in Sudan
Reports circulating about a drone-versus-drone engagement in Sudan claim that a Turkish-made Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aircraft shot down another UAV in mid-air. If confirmed, it would be a rare instance of one drone destroying another in direct aerial combat, drawing attention to the role of armed drones in Sudan's ongoing civil war and to Turkey's growing defense export presence.
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Tanzania and Sudan are meeting in the final of the CECAFA U20 championship, with the match being followed live by a large audience across East Africa. The fixture brings together two of the region's strongest youth sides, and fans are actively discussing the game as it unfolds, with strong engagement from supporters on both sides of the rivalry.
- 13Sudan's governing vacuum after US refuses to recognise either side●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Washington says it recognises neither of Sudan's rival authorities as the country's legitimate government. The army-backed administration continues to run much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises power across territory it controls. Commentators are debating what this dual authority means for Sudan's sovereignty, aid access and prospects for a political settlement as the civil war grinds on.
- 14Darfur Residents Flee Fighting into Chad, UN Migration Agency Says●🔴OIM: Desplazados de # Darfur cruzan hacia # Chad huyendo de combates 📍La organización también reportó el desplazamiento
The International Organization for Migration reports that displaced people from Sudan's Darfur region are crossing the border into Chad to escape ongoing fighting. The agency also recorded the displacement of more than two thousand people from El Fasher toward Tawila in recent days, driven by deteriorating security conditions in the area.
- 15US warns Sudan's generals as civilians bear the cost●US warns Sudan’s generals: ‘The only people suffering are Sudanese’
The United States has issued a sharp warning to Sudan's military leadership, telling the generals that the only people suffering from the country's conflict are ordinary Sudanese. The statement reflects growing international frustration as the war between rival generals continues to devastate civilians, with aid agencies reporting mass displacement, hunger and collapsing services across the country.
- 16From Jeddah to New York: Why do Sudan's truces fail?●From Jeddah to New York: Why do Sudan’s truces fail?
Sudan's repeated ceasefire agreements, brokered in Jeddah and most recently discussed in New York, have repeatedly collapsed as fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continues. Commentators point to weak enforcement mechanisms, mutual distrust between the warring parties, and outside backers fueling the conflict as reasons the truces never hold.
- 17Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attack hit a gathering at a courthouse. A rights group has blamed the army for the strike, which struck as people were assembled for a court session. The attack adds to the heavy civilian toll from Sudan's ongoing war and is drawing condemnation and renewed calls for accountability.
- 18Sudanese doctors say RSF looted hospital in recaptured town●Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in recaptured town
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in a town recently recaptured in Sudan's ongoing war. The alleged attack on medical infrastructure adds to a pattern of hospitals being targeted or destroyed during the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army, leaving civilians with even less access to health care.
- 19UN Weighs Expiry of Darfur Weapons Embargo●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The arms embargo on Darfur is set to lapse on Saturday unless the UN Security Council agrees to extend it. Commentators warn that letting it expire would benefit the Rapid Support Forces, the militia fighting Sudan's army, and point to the role of the United Arab Emirates and regional actors including Libya, Colombia and Puntland in the war's supply chains. German-language debate is focused on whether the Council will act in time.
- 20UNHCR Says 55,000 Sudanese Have Fled to Chad This Year●UNHCR: 55000 Sudanese Flee to Chad Since the Beginning of the Year
The UN refugee agency reports that 55,000 Sudanese have crossed into Chad since the beginning of the year, fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The figures highlight the continued displacement crisis in the region, with Chad hosting large numbers of Sudanese refugees amid fighting that began in April 2023. Aid agencies say border areas are under strain as arrivals continue.
- 21Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in North Kordofan●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in recaptured town in North Kordofan
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in a town in North Kordofan that the army has recaptured in its ongoing war with the RSF. The accusation adds to a long pattern of medical facilities being raided, staff attacked and supplies stolen during the two-year conflict, deepening an already dire humanitarian and healthcare crisis.
- 22Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan's RSF of drone strike on aid convoy●Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan’s RSF of drone strike on aid convoy
Saudi Arabia has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of carrying out a drone strike on an aid convoy. The allegation implicates the paramilitary group, which is fighting the Sudanese army in a war that has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The reported attack on a humanitarian shipment draws further international attention to the dangers facing aid deliveries in Sudan and to foreign involvement in the conflict.
- 23Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions●Sudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa needed
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected conditions attached to a United States-backed truce proposal, saying no visa is needed. The remarks come as international efforts to halt Sudan's civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continue, with Washington pressing both sides to accept ceasefire terms. Burhan's refusal signals a further setback for mediation efforts.
- 24South Sudan envoy urges Ebola emergency preparedness●Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
A senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening emergency preparedness in South Sudan following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The backing, highlighted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, signals concern that South Sudan's health system could be tested if the outbreaks spread, and puts focus on readiness measures, surveillance and cross-border coordination in the region.
- 25Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns●Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt will leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the quality of the pitch. Coaches aim to protect the Liverpool forward from injury risk in what is described as a low-stakes match. The decision is drawing attention as Egypt balance squad rotation with qualification obligations.
- 26Sudanese refugees in Chad hit by humanitarian funding cuts●Sudanese refugees face the effects of humanitarian funding cuts in Ouré-Cassoni, Chad
Sudanese refugees at the Ouré-Cassoni camp in eastern Chad are experiencing the consequences of cuts to humanitarian funding, according to reporting by Africa24 TV. Aid shortfalls are affecting services for refugees who have fled the conflict in Sudan, and the report is drawing attention to the growing gap between needs and available humanitarian resources in the region.
- 27RSF faction defects to Sudanese army, state media reports●RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group within the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim, also carried by Anadolu Agency and Middle East Monitor, signals a possible split within the RSF as the country's civil war between the army and the paramilitary force continues. Details on the size of the defection and where it occurred were not immediately given.
- 28Sudan face Ethiopia in AFCON 2027 qualifier●Sudan Vs Ethiopia | ሱዳን ከ ኢትዮጵያ | FM Addis 97.1 AFCON 2027 qualifiers Live ቀጥታ ስርጭት
Sudan and Ethiopia are meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier, with Ethiopian state sports coverage airing the match live. Fans in both countries, and across the diaspora, are following the regional football rivalry closely, turning the fixture into one of the most-watched games of the current qualifying window.
- 29Sudan war marked by alleged chemical weapons use●Sudan: War amid chemical weapons crimes and awaiting an international response
Sudan's ongoing war is being reported as involving chemical weapons crimes, with no meaningful international response yet forthcoming. Commentators are pressing global institutions and governments to act as the conflict continues to inflict civilian suffering. Calls are growing for independent investigation and accountability for the alleged use of banned weapons in the fighting.
- 30UN expert criticizes Sudan investigation committee●UN expert criticizes investigation committee in Sudan — The National
A UN expert has publicly criticized the investigation committee in Sudan, according to The National. The criticism adds to international scrutiny of how abuses and ongoing conflict-related violations in Sudan are being examined, with the expert questioning the committee's credibility or effectiveness. The comments are drawing attention amid continued concern over the humanitarian and human rights situation in the country.
- 31Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in North Kordofan state, according to Anadolu Agency. The accusation adds to a pattern of reported attacks on medical facilities during Sudan's war between the RSF and the army, deepening concerns about the collapse of healthcare in areas affected by the fighting.
- 32US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN meeting aims to end war●Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's decision to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of growing American efforts to end Sudan's devastating war. The move signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as diplomatic efforts intensify to halt a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 33UN expert accuses Sudanese investigation committee of bias●UN expert criticises bias in Sudanese investigation committee
A UN expert has criticised bias within the committee investigating abuses in Sudan, saying the body cannot deliver impartial findings in its current form. The criticism adds to international scrutiny of Sudan's institutions as the country continues to face a severe human rights situation amid ongoing conflict, with calls growing for independent investigations into atrocities.
- 34More than 500 million children urgently need education●From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education
Humanitarian agencies warn that over 500 million children across crisis zones including Gaza, Sudan and Nepal lack access to education. Wars, displacement and disasters have disrupted schooling on a massive scale, and aid groups are calling for urgent international funding and action to get children back into classrooms.
- 35Sudan's Burhan rejects US pressure over visa●Sudan’s Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has publicly rejected pressure from the United States, saying he has no need for an American visa. His remarks come amid ongoing tension between Sudan's military leadership and Washington, which has been pushing for steps toward ending the country's devastating civil war.
- 36Balen Gets Tight Security After Reported US Attention●बालेनलाई कडा सुरक्षा, अमेरिकाले दियो विशेष महत्व ! Balen | Trump | Rabi | Sudan | Live । TV Today HD
Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is reportedly under tight security arrangements amid claims that the United States has given him special importance. Nepali-language coverage ties his name to discussions involving Donald Trump, Rabi Lamichhane and Sudan, though no official confirmation of the US attention has been reported. The story is drawing heavy engagement among Nepali audiences.
- 37Sudan envoy says Burhan visa row stalled US talks●Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States were blocked over a visa issue involving army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The claim highlights mounting friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's war continues, with diplomatic engagement stalling over questions of access and recognition of the military leadership.
- 38Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question Canada's judgment in courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 39Malawi and South Sudan meet in AFCON 2027 qualifiers●Malawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi and South Sudan are facing off in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. The fixture is drawing wide attention from football fans following the qualifiers across the continent, as both teams look to progress toward a place at the 2027 tournament.
- 40Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch●Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch
Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt's starting line-up for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with reports saying the decision was made to protect him from the risks of playing on an artificial pitch. The call has drawn attention given Salah's importance to the national team and ongoing debates about the toll of artificial surfaces on players.
- 41Al-Burhan Vows Sudan Will Not Bow to Anyone●Al-Burhan: We Will Not Debase Ourselves, nor Bow to Anyone; We Seek No One’s Approval
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that he will 'not debase ourselves, nor bow to anyone' and seeks no one's approval, in a defiant statement reported by Sudanese media. The remarks signal resistance to external pressure over the country's devastating civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, and rejection of conditions possibly tied to mediation efforts or foreign demands.
- 42Sudan Private Sector Recovery Conference Ends Without Clear Rescue Plan●Sudan’s Private Sector Recovery Conference: A Broad Diagnosis of the Crisis, but Where Is the Rescue Plan?
Sudan's Private Sector Recovery Conference has drawn criticism for offering a sweeping diagnosis of the country's economic collapse while stopping short of presenting a concrete rescue plan. Commentators argue that the war-devastated economy needs actionable measures, not just assessments, and question whether the private sector can lead recovery without security and institutional reform.
- 43Sudan beat Tanzania on penalties in U20 AFCON qualifier final●Magoli na mikwaju ya penati | Sudan 1-1 Tanzania (Pen: 4-3) | Fainali | U20 AFCON Qualifiers Sept 24
Sudan defeated Tanzania 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final of the U20 AFCON qualifiers on September 24. The match was decided from the spot following a tense ninety minutes, with Sudan holding their nerve to lift the title. Fans are debating the penalty shootout and Tanzania's narrow miss in the competition.
- 44Malawi face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier●Malawi vs South Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head
Malawi are taking on South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match, with pre-match coverage focusing on statistics and the head-to-head record between the two sides. The fixture carries weight in the qualifying campaign, with both teams looking to strengthen their position for a place at the tournament finals.
- 45Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in UAE●Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has withdrawn from a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move adds to ongoing tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi amid Sudan's devastating civil war, in which Sudan has repeatedly accused the UAE of involvement. The UAE denies the allegations.
- 46Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's South Sudan World Cup qualifier over artificial pitch●Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will sit out Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, reportedly due to concerns over the artificial pitch at the match venue. Salah is one of Africa's biggest football stars and Egypt's captain, so his absence is a significant blow for the Pharaohs as they chase qualification. Fans and commentators are debating the risk artificial turf poses to elite players and what it means for Egypt's chances without their leading scorer.
- 47Sudan's Red Sea Border with Saudi Arabia Under Scrutiny●Sudan’s Border with Saudi Arabia: Sovereignty at Stake
Reports are focusing on Sudan's maritime border with Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, amid claims that the country's sovereignty over these waters is at stake. The discussion comes as Sudan's civil war continues to weaken state control, raising fears that foreign powers could exploit the conflict to gain influence over strategic border areas and shipping routes.
- 48Hossam Hassan under pressure ahead of South Sudan clash●Hossam Hassan faces the spectre of dismissal against South Sudan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is reportedly at risk of being dismissed if results go badly in the upcoming match against South Sudan. The report frames the qualifier as a decisive test for the veteran coach, whose position could hinge on the outcome amid scrutiny of the team's recent form.