The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned a deadly attack on a joint humanitarian convoy near Al Koma, North Darfur in Sudan on Monday, 2 June. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, both aid agencies revealed that five people were killed, several others injured, multiple trucks burned,… Continue reading UN Agencies Condemn Violent Attack on Humanitarian Convoys in Sudan
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The 2025 AU Summit Should Place Poverty Alleviation, Infrastructure, and Economic Development at the Top of its Agenda
African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, for the 2025 African Union (AU) Summit on 17-18 February. This time it’s different, though. The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical context, and challenging socio-economic and security conditions on the continent. Africa remains the poorest continent globally, with extreme poverty rates… Continue reading The 2025 AU Summit Should Place Poverty Alleviation, Infrastructure, and Economic Development at the Top of its Agenda
Sudan Eyes Closer Economic Partnership With China
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Sudan. The two countries have enjoyed friendly cooperation throughout these years, and have broadened engagements in various fields in recent years. In an interview with ChinAfrica, Sudan’s Ambassador to China Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig talks about the need to lift the relationship… Continue reading Sudan Eyes Closer Economic Partnership With China
War Wrecks Sudan Preparations For Farming Season
A DISASTROUS food shortage crisis is looming in Sudan as conflict disrupts preparations for the planting season. At this time of the year, farmers usually prepare for the season but this year it is nearly impossible to access seeds and agricultural inputs due to a breakdown in critical supply chains, insecurity anddisplacement. This is the… Continue reading War Wrecks Sudan Preparations For Farming Season
Orphans Dying As Sudan Conflict Deepens
AN unspecified number of children have died at one of Sudan’s major orphanages as the conflict in the country rages on. The youngsters at the Mygoma orphanage in the capital Khartoum havesuccumbed to malnourishment, dehydration and infections. The confirmation of the deaths by the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) and the UN Office for the Coordination… Continue reading Orphans Dying As Sudan Conflict Deepens
‘Meddling’ by the West blamed for Sudanese war
CHINA and Russia have decried the meddling of Western nations for the deteriorating conflict in Sudan. The two countries also warned the external influence in finding solutions for the African country would exacerbate the crisis. Envoys of the two countries were among those that made presentations to the Security Council amid the problems afflicting Sudan… Continue reading ‘Meddling’ by the West blamed for Sudanese war
Conflict Leaves Sudan Health Sector Limping
HOSPITALS, offices and warehouses have forcibly been occupied, damaged and looted while vehicles and fuel belonging to health professionals have been stolen. These are the daily horrors perpetrated against the professionals as militants make the most of the civil war ravaging Sudan. This disregard for humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law has impeded on the… Continue reading Conflict Leaves Sudan Health Sector Limping
Death Toll In Sudan’s Armed Clashes Rises To 863: Doctors Union
KHARTOUM, May 22 (Xinhua) — The death toll in the armed clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 863, the Sudanese Doctors Union said on Monday. “The number of civilian deaths since the beginning of the clashes has risen to 863 with 3,531 injuries,” the nongovernmental body said… Continue reading Death Toll In Sudan’s Armed Clashes Rises To 863: Doctors Union
Arab League, GCC Welcome Sudanese Ceasefire Deal
CAIRO/RIYADH, May 21 (Xinhua) — Regional organizations and countries on Sunday welcomed the week-long ceasefire agreement reached between Sudanese warring parties late Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Arab League (AL) said in a statement on Sunday that it welcomed the Agreement on a Short-Term Cease-fire and Humanitarian Arrangements, which will facilitate the delivery of emergency humanitarian… Continue reading Arab League, GCC Welcome Sudanese Ceasefire Deal
Sudanese Army Voices Commitment To Cease-Fire Deal, Humanitarian Arrangements
KHARTOUM, May 21 (Xinhua) — The Sudanese Army announced on Sunday its commitment to the Agreement on a Short-Term Cease-fire and Humanitarian Arrangements it signed with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah late Saturday. “The armed forces announce their commitment to the agreement and hope the RSF will… Continue reading Sudanese Army Voices Commitment To Cease-Fire Deal, Humanitarian Arrangements