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June 17, 2026, 3:27 pm
All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report
Why the RSF's Rapid Takeover Strategy in Sudan Failed
- [African Arguments] From the beginning of Sudan's war, the strategy pursued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its supporting network relied on one central assumption: that the Sudanese military leadership could be rapidly neutralized, forcing the collapse of the military institution and allowing for a swift takeover of the state.
Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report, With Drones an Increasing Worry
- [allAfrica] Geneva -- Sudan's warring parties are increasingly using arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearance to control the country's embattled population, the UN said on Monday, and the increased use of drones is a growing concern.
Interior Minister Chairs Emergency Committee On 2026 Secondary School Certificate Exams
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. (Police) Babiker Samra Mustafa chaired on Tuesday a meeting of the Emergency Room for the Sudan Secondary School Certificate Examinations 2026, in the presence of the Director General of Police Forces, Gen. (Police) Amir Abdel-Moneim Fadl, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Education, Dr. Ahmed Khalifa, along with representatives of the relevant authorities.
TSC Member Nowara - Concrete Steps Underway to Address Service Issues in Eastern Sudan
- [SNA] - Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Tahir said that the key to resolving long-standing issues in Eastern Sudan lies with local leaders serving in executive positions, represented by the Walis of Red Sea, Kassala, and Al-Gadarif states.
Energy Minister, Northern State Wali Discuss Electricity and Fuel Supplies
- [SNA] - Energy Minister Engineer Al-Mua'tasim Ibrahim Ahmed reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to securing reliable electricity and fuel supplies for Northern State, citing its critical role in Sudan's food production.
All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Prime Minister Pledges to Address Doctors' Concerns
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope's commitment to addressing issues affecting doctors, praising their continued efforts in delivering healthcare services, particularly during the war.
Khartoum Demolitions Leave Thousands Homeless As 'State-Sponsored Eviction Campaign' Expands
- [Dabanga] Khartoum / Khartoum North (Bahri) / Omdurman / El -- A large-scale demolition campaign across Khartoum State has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and destroyed homes, businesses and marketplaces, according to a recently published report by the Sudan Knowledge Centre (SKC).
Youth and Sports Minister Opens Ebhar International Puppet Theatre Festival
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Youth and Sports Prof. Ahmed Adam attended the opening of the Ebhar International Arts Festival, held in cooperation with the Palace of Youth and Children and featuring puppet theatre performances aimed at promoting children's creativity and development.
Justice Minister Discusses With Egyptian Counterpart Legal Cooperation
- [SNA] Minister of Justice, Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Dirif met on Sunday with Egypt's Minister of Justice, Mahmoud Helmy El-Sherif, on the sidelines of the Executive Bureau meeting of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers in Cairo.
Sudanese Survivors Seek Justice in Kenya
- [Ayin Network] "The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) violently interrogated me, detained me in darkness for weeks, and tried to force me to rape a male cellmate at gunpoint."
Sudan Civilians Trapped By Fear, Disappearance and Detention - Rights Experts
- [UN News] As Sudan's conflict enters a fourth year, civilians are increasingly trapped not only by frontline violence but by fear, disappearance and detention, according to an update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan to the 62nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday.
UN Human Rights Council - 'Drones and Sexual Violence Worsening Sudan Conflict'
- [Dabanga] Geneva -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday condemned the sharp increase in the use of drones in Sudan's war, saying they had caused the deaths of more than 1,000 civilians during the first five months of this year.
Federal Governance Minister Reviews Security and Service Conditions in South Kordofan
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development Engineer Mohamed Kortikela Salih met in Khartoum with South Kordofan State Wali Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Karim to discuss the security, economic, and basic service situation in the state, with a focus on acute shortages of essential commodities in the greater Dilling and Kadugli areas.
Al-Mansouri Meets Ifad Delegation to Discuss Development Projects
- [SNA] Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Prof. Ahmed Al-Tijani Al-Mansouri held talks with a delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Dr. Nasr-Eddin Haj Al-Amin, to discuss proposed projects in the livestock and agricultural sectors.
TSC Member Salah Rassas, Minnawi Discuss Security and Humanitarian Situation in Darfur and Kordofan
- [SNA] Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Salahuddin Adam "Rassas" met in Khartoum with Darfur Region Governor Minni Arko Minnawi to discuss the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur and Kordofan, as well as developments in border areas.
IOM - 24k+ Displaced By Fires in Sudan in First Five Months of 2026
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says that Sudan's fire season between January and May this year displaced 24,171 people, nearly four times the number recorded during the same period in 2025.
Sudan's Attorney General Calls for Support to End the Conflict As Nearly 150,000 Legal Cases and 30,000 Deaths Recorded Since War Began
- [Dabanga] Geneva -- Sudan's Attorney General and head of the National Committee for the Investigation of Crimes and Violations of National and International Humanitarian Law, Intisar Ahmed Abdel Aal, has called on the UN Human Rights Council to support the Sudanese government's initiative to end the war.
SAF Destroys 141 Combat Vehicles, Weapons Depots, Kills Dozens of RSF Elements Across Four Fronts
- [SNA] The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Sunday that they had destroyed 141 combat vehicles, several weapons depots, killed and injured dozens of hostile elements, and seized quantities of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment during operations conducted across four fronts over the past two weeks.
TSC Advisor Discusses Enhanced Humanitarian Support for Sudan in Italy
- [SNA] The Advisor to the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) for Organizations and Humanitarian Affairs, Lt. Gen. Al-Sadiq Ismail Mahmoud, discussed ways to strengthen international support for Sudan and intensify humanitarian efforts to address the consequences of the ongoing war during his participation in the "K2026" conference in the Italian city of Genoa.
TSC Vice-President Briefs Visiting EU Delegation On Developments in Sudan
- [SNA] Khartoum -- Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Malik Agar stressed that any Sudanese-led dialogue should begin inside Sudan, emphasizing that addressing the country's issues abroad will not be constructive.
Sudan Participates in Arab Executive Meeting, Holds Talks On Legal Cooperation With Saudi Arabia
- [SNA] - The Sudanese Minister of Justice, Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Dirif, took part in the 76th session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, held in Cairo. He attended in his capacity as Sudan's representative within the Council's troika.
Sennar Explores Women's Agricultural Empowerment With UN Women
- [SNA] The Acting Director-General of the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources in Sennar State, Engineer Ali Sheikh Idris, stated that 80% of the state's population depends on agriculture and livestock production.
Attorney General Addresses Human Rights Council, Urges End to UAE Support for RSF Militia
- [SNA] Acting as Chair of the National Committee of Inquiry into Crimes and Violations of National Law and International Humanitarian Law, Attorney General Intisar Ahmed Abdal-Aal addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, presenting key findings from the Committee's fifth interim report.
PM Reaffirms Sudan's Commitment to Peace and Stability Across the Country
- [SNA] - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Sudanese government's commitment to achieving peace and stability across all parts of the country, in line with the vision of both the government and the Sudanese people.
TSC President Briefs EU On Sudan Developments
- [SNA] - President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, briefed European Union ambassadors accredited to Sudan on the latest humanitarian and security developments in the country during a meeting in Khartoum attended by Foreign Minister Mohi-Eddin Salim.
Finance Minister Discusses Agricultural Sector Development With IFAD Mission
- [SNA] - Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim met at the ministry's headquarters in Khartoum with a delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to discuss avenues for cooperation and the Fund's potential contribution to development projects, agricultural revitalization, economic recovery, reconstruction, and sustainable development in Sudan.
The War the World Chose to Forget
- [allAfrica] Three years into Sudan's civil war, the world has largely looked away. Not because the suffering has diminished. Not because peace is near. Not because the humanitarian catastrophe has been solved. The world has simply moved on.
