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August 24, 2026, 5:06 am
Sudan's Ground War Escalates As Rivals Fight for Territory and Legitimacy
- [Ayin Network] In Sudan's war, ground fighting has intensified on more than one front in the last few days. The fighting led to a shift in the map of control, particularly in the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions. At the same time, the army's leadership has initiated steps to facilitate political dialogue in areas under its control.
CPJ Joins Call to Extend UN Fact-Finding Mission On Sudan
- [CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) joined 67 other civil society organizations in calling on the UN Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (FFM) for two years and provide it with adequate resources to investigate grave violations and support accountability.
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)
- [HRW] Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's mandate and ensure adequate resources for investigations and reporting
Sudan's Aid Workers Under Fire As Volunteers Keep Humanitarian Lifeline Alive
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- By Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga
'Takaya' Community Kitchen Closures Threaten 50,000 Families in Sudan Capital
- [Dabanga] Khartoum -- All charitable community kitchens, known as takayas, operating in southern Khartoum have stopped working, causing a severe humanitarian deterioration that threatens the lives of tens of thousands of families and displaced people. A member of the Southern Belt Emergency Committees told Radio Dabanga that the kitchens stopped operating after the army retook the area and external funding and grants to organisations including Sadaqat, Hazirin and Nidaa were cut off. The organisations had been providing meals
Sudanese Women Leaders - 'El Burhan's Dialogue Call Meaningless Without a Ceasefire'
- [Dabanga] Kampala -- Sudanese women political and human rights leaders have criticised army chief Abdelfattah El Burhan's call for political dialogue, saying that any political process not preceded by clear steps to stop the war, create a suitable environment and ensure genuine participation by civilian forces risks becoming an attempt to reproduce past political experiences rather than address the roots of the crisis.
Special Forces Deployed in Restive South Darfur Capital Nyala
- [Dabanga] Special forces have been deployed in Nyala to maintain internal security, on the orders of the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and head of the Security and Defence Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) government, Lt Gen Mohammed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo.
TSC President Meets Delegation of the General Union of the Nuba
- [SNA] The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, met with a delegation from the General Union of the Nuba, headed by Mohamed Abu Anga Abu Ras.
Finance Undersecretary Says Plans Underway for Economic Recovery and Reconstruction
- [SNA] Finance Undersecretary Dr. Mohamed Ali Jumaa said the war had caused extensive destruction and losses across Sudan, noting that the Ministry of Finance is working to develop plans for economic recovery and reconstruction, assess the extent of the damage, evaluate economic losses and the impact of the war, and estimate the overall scale of the losses.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Moves to Curb Entry of Goods Failing Import Standards
- [SNA] Minister of Industry and Trade Mahasen Ali Yagoub chaired a meeting on Thursday attended by the Director General of the Customs Forces, representatives of the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), and the Economic Intelligence Directorate to discuss measures to curb the entry of goods that fail to meet import requirements and standards, and to develop appropriate remedies to protect the national economy and safeguard public health.
'The Warning Signs Are Impossible to Ignore'
- [allAfrica] Geneva -- Sudan is facing mounting displacement and humanitarian pressures as escalating conflict and destructive seasonal flooding compound an already grave humanitarian situation, says the UN migration agency.
Dr. Nowara Expresses Confidence in Armed Forces' Ability to Achieve Complete Victory Over Rebel Militia
- [SNA] Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Taher, expressed her full confidence in the ability of the Armed Forces and supporting forces to achieve complete victory over the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in the near future.
TSC Member Dr. Nowara Reviews Overall Security Situation in Kassala State
- [SNA] Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Taher, held a meeting with the Kassala State Security Committee in the presence of the Acting Wali of Kassala State, Major General (Ret.) Al-Sadig Mohamed Al-Azraq.
Jaber Chairs Second Meeting of Higher Committee Overseeing AML and CTF
- [SNA] Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jaber, chaired on Thursday at his office in Khartoum the second meeting of the Higher Committee for Oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), in the presence of all committee members.
IOM - 200k+ Displaced Across Kordofan As Fighting Intensifies
- [Dabanga] El Obeid / Sheikan Locality / Heiban Locality -- More than 200,000 people have been displaced across Sudan's Kordofan region since the end of 2025 as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
Minister of Energy Praises Nile Petroleum's Strategic Role in Securing Fuel Supplies
- [SNA] Minister of Energy Engineer Al-Mo'tasem Ibrahim Ahmed praised Nile Petroleum Company's strategic role in securing fuel supplies and meeting the needs of key sectors, noting its contribution to maintaining supply stability and improving services to citizens.
UAE-Linked Zijin Gold Acquires Stake in Ethiopian Gold Mine Near Sudan Border
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Chinese mining company Zijin Gold International has acquired a 9.2% stake in Canadian mining firm Allied Gold, gaining partial ownership of its portfolio that includes the Kurmuk gold project in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz Region, near the Sudanese border.
U.S. Signals Readiness to Resume GERD Mediation As Nile Dispute Persists
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United States is ready to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has said, signalling a renewed diplomatic effort to resolve the long-running dispute over the use and management of Nile waters.
Dr. Nowara Highlights Women's Role in Economic Empowerment and Production
- [SNA] Al-Gadharef, August 19, 2026 (SUNA) -- Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Taher, stressed the vital role of Sudanese women in economic empowerment, production, and development, praising government and security support for women's initiatives in Al-Gadharef State.
Industry and Trade, Digital Transformation Ministers Stress Importance of Digitalization and Computerization of Government Procedures
- [SNA] Minister of Industry and Trade Mahasen Ali Yagoub and Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications Engineer Ahmed Dirdiri Ghandour have stressed the importance of digital transformation and the computerization of government procedures as a strategic option for enhancing performance and supporting the national economy.
Energy, Industry and Higher Education Ministers Discuss Sudan-Belarus Cooperation
- [SNA] A coordination meeting was held bringing together Minister of Energy and head of the Sudanese side of the Sudan-Belarus Joint Committee Engineer Al-Mo'tasem Ibrahim Ahmed; Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa; Minister of Industry and Trade Mahasen Ali Yagoub; Director of the European Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Jamal Malik; and a representative of the Economic Intelligence Directorate to discuss and follow up on proposed areas of
Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria Presents Credentials As Sudan's Representative to Ecowas
- [SNA] Sudan's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohamed Abdel Aal Haroun, presented his credentials to Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as Sudan's representative to the regional bloc.
Azerbaijan Expresses Interest in Investing in Sudan's Electricity and Oil Sectors
- [SNA] Azerbaijani Energy Solutions Company has expressed interest in investing in Sudan's energy sector, particularly in electricity and oil, during a meeting held on Thursday between Minister of Energy Engineer Consultant Al-Mo'tasem Ibrahim Ahmed and a delegation from the Azerbaijani company.
ILO Begins Steps to Support Vocational Training in Sudan
- [SNA] The International Labour Organization (ILO) has begun practical steps to support vocational training and skills development in Sudan, with a focus on recovery and reconstruction priorities.
6th Infantry Division Vows to Liberate El Fasher From RSF
- [SNA] Commander of the 6th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Omar Mansour Hassan, said the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and supporting forces are fighting exceptional battles to clear every part of Sudan from the RSF militia, particularly El-Fasher, stressing that the division would not fail the Sudanese people.
Sudan - the Unfortunate Alliance
- [African Arguments] On Foreign Interest, the Ideal Militia, and What a Coloniser Prays He Leaves Behind
Sudan Battlefield Shifts As RSF Intensifies Operations in Blue Nile
- [Dabanga] El Kurmuk / Geisan / Assosa / Wad Madani / Sennar -- Sudan's battlefield is undergoing rapid shifts across several fronts, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifying military operations in Blue Nile state, according to security and military expert Brig Gen Dr Jamal El Shahid.
200,000 Newly Displaced As Fighting and Floods Intensify
- [UN News] Intensifying fighting in Sudan has displaced at least another 200,000 people since late 2025, while destructive seasonal floods are compounding the massive humanitarian emergency there, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
