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April 11, 2026, 8:00 am
Three Years of War in Sudan Have Shattered Water and Health Services: UN
- [allAfrica] Geneva -- Three years of war in Sudan have shattered essential services like water and health, and plunged the country into the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, the country's World Health Organisation (WHO) representative says.
Prime Minister Reaffirms Government of Hope's Commitment to Strengthening Civilian Protection
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope's commitment to strengthening the protection of civilians.
Call for Business World to Cease Trading Sudan's 'Conflict Gold'
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- A recent report by Sudan's Centre for Environmental and Social Studies (CESS) reveals the continued appearance of conflict-related Sudanese gold in global supply chains, Including in German carmaker Volkswagen's 2024 reports*. The field report underlines that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the Sudan Gold Refinery in May 2023, looting about 2.7 tons of gold before completely destroying it.
Sudan's ERC Committee - 'Residual Islamic Movement Funds Abroad Perpetuate War'
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- Sudan's Committee for Removing Empowerment and Dismantling the June 30 1989 Regime (ERC)* has announced a renewed focus on targeting financial networks abroad, aiming to dry up sources of funding and pursue assets linked to the Islamic Movement outside the country. The committee also revealed that it is undertaking a series of updates and broad structural changes to better organise its work in line with its objectives for the next phase. This includes expanding its activities beyond Sudan, with the
Rare Images of Sudan War Reap Africa Laurels in 2026 World Press Photo Contest
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Omdurman -- Syrian-French photojournalist Abdulmonam Eassa has been named as one of the winners in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, for emotive images captured in Sudan while covering the war for the French magazine Le Monde, making him eligible to win the 2026 World Press Photo of the Year.
Minister of Animal Resources Addresses 'Zero Waste' Workshop to Maximize Benefits From Sacrificial Animal Hides
- [SNA] Khartoum -- The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Professor Ahmed El-Tigani El-Mansouri, will address on Thursday, at the Ministry's headquarters in Khartoum, the Workshop on Stopping Waste in Sacrificial Animal Hides, organized by the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in cooperation with the Sudan News Agency (SUNA).
Government Warns of Impersonation Accounts Targeting Armed Forces in Disinformation Campaigns
- [SNA] Khartoum -- The Media Monitoring Office at the Ministry of Culture, Information, Antiquities and Tourism has issued a warning over the growing activity of coordinated online groups operating on Facebook and X platforms, impersonating supporters of the Sudanese Armed Forces.
TSC Member Reviews Overall Situation in Khartoum State, Preparedness for Sudanese Certificate Examinations
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Dr. Nuwara Abu Mohamed Tahir, reviewed the overall situation in Khartoum State during her meeting on Wednesday with Wali of Khartoum State, Ahmed Othman Hamza.
'Sudan Army Detains, Tortures Civilians in Ethnic Targeting Campaign' - HRW
- [Dabanga] Khartoum / El Gezira / El Gedaref / Red Sea State -- In a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday, the group said Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)-affiliated security and military forces have arbitrarily detained, tortured and ill-treated civilians in areas under their control, in violations that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Arbitrary Detention By Army, Security Forces
- [HRW] End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators
Foreign Minister Receives AU Special Envoy On Women, Peace and Security
- [SNA] Port Sudan, April 8, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim, received Ambassador Bineta Diop, the African Union (AU) Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, who is visiting the country from April 6 to 9 at the head of a high-level solidarity delegation from the African Union.
Blue Nile - Mass Increase of Kurmuk Displaced in Damazin
- [Ayin Network] After the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on March 24 claimed control of the border town of Kurmuk, Blue Nile State, an ongoing flow of civilians fled the area. According to the UN, over 10,000 residents fled the town with 3/4 of those heading towards displacement camps in the state capital, Damazin.
All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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Sudan Timeline January-March 2026 - Communities Shattered By Conflict Amid Explosive International Events
- [Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- "Across Sudan and the region, families are being forced into impossible choices - whether to remain displaced without basic services, or return to communities shattered by conflict," says IOM Director General Amy Pope.
'UAE Embargo Squeezes Sudan Economy, Encourages Smuggling' - STPT Report
- [Dabanga] Port Sudan -- A report published today by the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker warns that United Arab Emirates trade restrictions and regional tensions are deepening Sudan's economic crisis and pushing more activity into informal networks.
TSC Vice-President Meets Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister
- [SNA] Port Sudan -- Vice President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Malik Agar, met Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Musa Kulaklikaya during his visit for the ninth session of the Joint Political Committee, a mechanism bringing together the two countries' foreign ministries.
Sudan Marks April 6 Anniversary With Renewed Calls to End War and Restore Civilian Rule
- [Dabanga] Khartoum / Port Sudan -- Sudanese political parties and civil forces have marked the seventh anniversary of the April 6 sit-in outside the General Command in Khartoum with renewed calls for an immediate end to the war and a return to civilian rule.
Education Minister Discusses Expanded Unicef Support
- [SNA] Omdurman -- Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar held talks with UNICEF's Education Director in Sudan, Daniel Behita, on strengthening cooperation in education programs and projects.
State Minister Receives Delegation Advocating for Sudanese Women
- [SNA] Port Sudan, April 6, 2026 (SUNA) - State Minister at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Dr. Suleima Izhag received a high-level delegation advocating for Sudanese women, formed under the African Union's Women, Peace, and Security framework.
Energy Minister Meets Bahri Industrial Zone Representatives
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Energy Engineer Al-Mu'tasim Ibrahim met factory owners from the Bahri Industrial Zone to discuss restoring electricity supply to revive industrial production.
Education Minister Reviews Darfur Students' Exam Arrangements
- [SNA] - Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar chaired a meeting on preparations for Darfur students to sit the 2026 secondary school examinations.
Winter Season Committee Concludes Final Meeting
- [SNA] The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation's Winter Season Committee concluded its final meeting, chaired by Minister Professor Issmat Gurashi, with participation from federal and state officials.
Minnawi Explores Economic Cooperation With Davos
- [SNA] Governor of the Darfur Region Minni Arko Minnawi revealed that he recently met representatives of the Davos program to discuss avenues for strengthening economic cooperation and building international partnerships.
Higher Education Minister Meets University of El-Geneina Vice-Chancellor
- [SNA] - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa reaffirmed state commitment to the higher education sector despite ongoing challenges.
Prime Minister Reviews Youth Conference Outcomes and Sports Facilities in Khartoum
- [SNA] - Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris reviewed the Ministry of Youth and Sports' preparations for International Sports Day celebrations.
Agriculture Minister Underscores Strategic Role of Agricultural Bank
- [SNA] - Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Professor Issmat Gurashi affirmed the central role of the Agricultural Bank of Sudan as the gateway to the country's agricultural sector.
Prime Minister Inspects Al-Kadaru Food Industries and Export Abattoir Complex
- [SNA] - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris inspected operations at Al-Kadaru Food Industries and Export Slaughterhouse Complex in Bahri.
Al-Eisir Stresses National Cohesion and Broad Participation
- [SNA] - Minister of Culture, Information, Tourism, and Antiquities Khalid Al-Eisir stressed the importance of national cohesion and broad-based participation in protecting the country and building its future.
Japan Provides U.S.$533,333 to Support Waterborne Disease Response Project in Al - Gezira State
- [United Nations in Sudan] Khartoum - The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of USD 533,333 to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Sudan to fund the "Emergency Support for Waterborne Disease Response in Al- Gezira State (Madani Locality)" project. The one-year project will run from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2027.
The War On Iran - Regional Power Politics and Domestic Exclusion
- [Dabanga] The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran is reverberating far beyond the Middle East, shaping political debates even within Sudan. Regardless of one's position vis-a-vis Iran's political system, a fundamental principle remains: when a foreign power launches a military attack against a sovereign state, this constitutes a violation of core norms of the international order--state sovereignty and the prohibition on the use of force.
