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May 26, 2026, 12:23 am
UN Seeks 'Strong Civilian Front' to End Complex Sudan Crisis
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Nairobi -- Report by Ashraf Abdelaziz for Radio Dabanga
Native Administration Affirms Support for Hope Government and Backs PM's Peace Initiative
- [SNA] KHARTOUM, May 24, 2026 (SUNA) - The Higher Council for Native Administration announced its support for the efforts of the Government of Hope, affirming its backing for the endeavors of Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris aimed at achieving peace, stability, and driving development in the country.
Workshop Held to Prepare Sudan's Proposals for Ninth Gef Cycle
- [SNA] Khartoum -- The Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources held a consultative workshop to prepare Sudan's proposals and projects for the ninth cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-9).
Prime Minister Reaffirms Full Support for Taxation Chamber Programs
- [SNA] Khartoum, May 24, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed full support for the programs and activities of the Taxation Chamber, underscoring its key role in strengthening the national economy.
Cabinet Reviews Livelihood, Electricity and Water Issues Under Prime Minister
- [SNA] Khartoum, May 24, 2026 (SUNA) - The Council of Ministers held its regular meeting on Sunday in Khartoum under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris.
EID Sheep Prices Expose Warped Economics of Sudan War
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Nyala / Kadugli -- Darfur's livestock markets are overflowing, while conflict drives huge regional price gaps. Livestock markets across Sudan's western regions are bustling ahead of Eid El Adha*, with traders reporting an abundance of sacrificial sheep despite the country's war and deepening economic crisis. Yet the apparent plenty masks widening disparities between Sudan's production zones and its centres of consumption, underscoring the distortions created by conflict.
'Sudan's Monetary System Is Fractured By War' - STPT
- [Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's civil war is no longer merely dividing territory; it is steadily partitioning the country's monetary system. A new report by Suliman Baldo for the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT) traces how the emergence of the RSF-aligned El Mustaqbal 'Future' Bank and its affiliated digital transfer application reflects the deepening institutional rupture between areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and those held by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). What began as an improvised response
New Campaign Against Racism, Hate Speech Launched in Sudan
- [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Khartoum -- Political and civil society groups in Sudan have launched a new campaign against racism and hate speech, warning that the growing use of inflammatory rhetoric risks deepening the country's conflict and accelerating its fragmentation. The campaign, launched on Thursday, evening is backed by a number of organisations, including the Radical Change Alliance and the Darfur Bar Association. Organisers say the initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and confront what they describe as a dangerous escalation
Fistula in Sudan, a Wound the World Refuses to Look At
- [Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- As the United Nations marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula today, May 23, experts and aid workers on the ground in Sudan warn that the global conversation is missing a graver and more urgent dimension: the traumatic fistulas inflicted by the epidemic of sexual violence accompanying Sudan's war.
Key South Kordofan Aid Route Reopens, UN Warns Over Rising Civilian Deaths
- [Dabanga] Delling / Habila / Ghubeish Locality / El Fula / B -- Humanitarian organisations have resumed transporting medical supplies along a key road linking North and South Kordofan after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reopened the Delling-Habila route on Monday, ending months of disruption caused by fighting. But the United Nations has warned that civilians remain at grave risk as violence escalates across the region.
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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US Congress Pushes RSF Terror Designation
- [Ayin Network] A US Congress-led bipartisan bill recognising genocide in Darfur and calling for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated a terrorist organisation has opened debate over humanitarian access, regional politics, and the future of Sudan's war.
RSF 'To Cut Flow of Oil Unless Sudan Army Drone Strikes Cease'
- [Dabanga] Nyala / Ed Daein / Kauda / Babanussa -- The advisor to Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohammed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, El Basha Tebeig, has threatened what he described as a "decisive action" regarding the flow of oil if attacks by drones continue. Drones launched by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) carried out strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday targeting Kauda in South Kordofan, El Daein in East Darfur, and Babanusa in West Kordofan, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Sudan, Chad Discuss Strengthening Cross-Border Health Cooperation
- [SNA] GENEVA, May 21, 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim met with Chad's Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, in the presence of Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, as well as members of both delegations.
Sudan, South Sudan Ministers Stress Strengthening Joint Health Coordination
- [SNA] GENEVA, May 21, 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim held a meeting with South Sudan's Minister of Health, Dr. Luke Thompson Thoan, on Thursday in Geneva on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly, to discuss strengthening joint health cooperation between the two countries.
Youth Leader Detained for Refuting 'False and Misleading' Narrative On Deadly Kassala Blast
- [Dabanga] Kassala -- Authorities in Sudan's eastern state of Kassala have detained a young tribal leader after a social media post criticising an official statement by Kassala's security committee about a deadly explosion involving a tractor-trailer in the area of Abu Talha on Monday. Humrai Omar, secretary general of the Sebdarat tribe's youth association, was detained on Wednesday after a Facebook post on Tuesday in which he disputes a security committee statement following the deadly explosion as "false and misleading" and
Ebola - Sudanese Embassy in Kampala Issues Warning As Uganda On High Alert
- [Dabanga] Kampala -- The Sudanese embassy in Kampala has issued an advisory urging Sudanese citizens in the country to follow preventative measures and avoid unnecessary gatherings after Uganda confirmed imported Ebola infections linked to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, where a major outbreak continues to escalate and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency.
Red Cross 'Engaging With Sudan's Warring Parties' As Roll of Missing Tops 8,000
- [Dabanga] Ansterdam / Khartoum / Geneva -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it remains in dialogue with all parties to Sudan's armed conflicts in an effort to secure safe and unhindered humanitarian access, as the number of people reported missing in the country rises sharply.
Prime Minister Holds Economic Summit With Turkish Vice President in Ankara
- [SNA] - Prime Minister Kamil Idris held a bilateral summit with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz in Ankara, with the participation of agriculture ministers from both countries, as part of Sudan's efforts to strengthen foreign relations and expand economic and development cooperation in support of stability, reconstruction, and economic recovery.
All of Africa Today - May 18, 2026
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Sudan and Oman Discuss Health Cooperation in Geneva
- [SNA] - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim met his Omani counterpart Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly, with the participation of officials from both sides.
Health Minister Participates in WHO Ministerial Dialogue On Reimagining Health Financing
- [SNA] Geneva 20-5-2026 (SUNA) -- Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim participated in a high-level ministerial dialogue organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) titled "Reimagining Health Financing: A Ministerial Dialogue on Sustainable and Proactive Health Systems," held at WHO headquarters in Geneva, with the participation of WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Hanan Balkhy, health ministers from Pakistan and Indonesia, the World Bank, as well as representatives of
Ministry of Communications Reviews Health Sector Digital Transformation Plan
- [SNA] - The Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Eng. Ahmed Al-Dirdiri Ghandour, received on Wednesday a delegation from the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the development of a comprehensive national strategy for digital transformation in Sudan's health sector.
Al-Gezira State Wali, World Vision Discuss Agricultural Cooperation and Support for Small Producers
- [SNA] Madani 20-5-2026 (SUNA) -- A joint meeting between the Government of Al-Gezira State and World Vision International, held Wednesday in Madani and chaired by the Acting Wali Murtada Ismail Al-Beeli, discussed prospects for cooperation and coordination in the agricultural sector (crop and livestock production), as well as support for small-scale producers.
Prospects of Saudi Opening Toward Sudan - A Strategic Partnership Strengthening Investment and Bilateral Coordination
- [SNA] -- It has become clear to observers that Saudi Arabia's opening toward Sudan is paving the way for a new phase of strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries, enabling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enter investment fields in Sudan across several sectors.
Sudan, Azerbaijan Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic Passport Holders
- [SNA] Baku, May 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The governments of Sudan and Azerbaijan signed on Tuesday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic passports.
Health Minister Affirms Sudan's Steady Progress Toward Recovery and Rehabilitation of Health Institutions
- [SNA] Geneva, May 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The Federal Minister of Health, Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim, addressed the ministerial session of the 79th World Health Assembly on Tuesday at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, affirming Sudan's commitment to continuing recovery efforts and rebuilding the health system despite the major challenges imposed by the war.
Former Sudan Energy Minister Calls for 'National Energy Charter to Rebuild State and Prevent Fragmentation'
- [Dabanga] Khartoum / Port Sudan -- Former Sudanese Energy Minister Eng Khairy Abdelrahman Ahmed has called for a national energy charter to guarantee fair electricity production, transmission, and distribution across Sudan, warning that unequal access to energy has fuelled instability and conflict in the country.
With Hardship Comes Ease - Encountering Kindness As a Sudanese in Exile
- [The New Humanitarian] Kigali -- "I have been learning to catch kindness in the paths I cross and the people I meet."
