Keywords: Sudan


U.S. revokes visas for South Sudanese nationals amid diplomatic dispute

On April 5th, the United States announced the revocation of all visas issued to South Sudanese nationals, accusing the African country of failing to cooperate in the deportation of its citizens. U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, confirmed the move, stating that the U.S. government was compelled to......

Tensions rise in South Sudan following reports of vice president's arrest

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged all parties to remain calm after reports emerged about the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar, who is a long-standing opponent of President Salva Kiir. UNMISS head, Nicholas Haysom, warned that the country could lose the "hard-won......

Sudan army recaptures Khartoum airport from RSF

The Sudanese army, engaged in a fierce battle with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, has successfully regained full control of Khartoum's airport, which had been occupied by paramilitary forces. This achievement follows a deadly airstrike by the army that killed at least 270 people......

Morocco calls for support of transitional nations in the African Union

In a significant address before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), Morocco underscored the imperative of providing support to countries undergoing political transitions. The aim is to facilitate their swift reintegration into this pan-African institution. During informal consultations......

Morocco calls for stability and peace in South Sudan

As the President of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) for the month of March, Morocco emphasized the importance of working toward stability, peace, and prosperity for South Sudan. On Tuesday, in Addis Ababa, the Kingdom of Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative......

Sudan accuses UAE of genocide complicity against Masalit community

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of complicity in genocide against the Masalit, a black African community in West Darfur. This development comes nearly two years into a brutal conflict......

Sexual violence against children in Sudan: A growing crisis

Since the beginning of 2024, Sudan has seen a disturbing rise in sexual violence, with more than 200 children, some as young as one, falling victim to rape. According to a report from UNICEF, at least 221 children, including boys, have been raped by armed men. The violence is primarily attributed to......

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash increases to 46

The death toll from a Sudanese military plane crash in Omdurman, near Khartoum, has risen to at least 46, according to officials. The Antonov aircraft crashed on Tuesday during takeoff from Wadi Seidna military airport, located in northern Omdurman. The crash also injured 10 others, as confirmed by the......

Diplomatic solutions over force: Morocco’s stance on the Sudan crisis

During a high-level session of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, reaffirmed Morocco’s conviction that a military solution cannot effectively resolve the Sudanese crisis. The meeting,......