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Sudan Criticizes Kenya for Hosting RSF, Declares It an Aggressive Move NAIROBI, Kenya - The air was electric and fraught with indignation when Sudanese officials learned that Kenya had opened its doors to the Rapid Support Forces, a move perceived as a significant breach of diplomatic nicety. Gathering at the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), the RSF's presence in Nairobi has drawn sharp rebukes from Sudan, questioning the integrity of Kenyan foreign policy. The corridors of diplomacy now…

KHARTOUM, Sudan - In a saga spun from the pages of a geopolitical thriller, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) find themselves tangled in a blame game over a recent event that turned an oil refinery into a smoking ruin, marking yet another milestone in their prolonged three-year conflict. The tension between these groups is akin to a pot on a perpetual boil—always simmering, never cooling. One could not mistake the drama unfolding over the Al-Jaili refinery, which lies…

Sudan: Unexpected Turn as RSF Cancels Kenya Media Briefing Triggered by US Sanctions KHARTOUM, Sudan - In a dramatic twist, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a major Sudanese paramilitary unit, abruptly called off a highly anticipated press conference in Nairobi. The cancellation came in the wake of the United States hitting the RSF’s leadership with swingeing sanctions, barely allowing organizers time to catch their breath. The briefing was slated to unfold at the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - American Sanctions Spark Controversy with RSF The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are bristling against Uncle Sam's decision to slap sanctions on their head honcho, saying the move reeks of favoritism. They're demanding a rethink pronto. This past Tuesday, the U.S. wielded its sanction hammer on General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemedti, accusing him of leading a ruthless campaign that’s left a blood-soaked trail and millions on the run in Sudan over the last year and a half. With the RSF aiming to expand…

In the current geopolitical landscape, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti, who spearheads Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are the key figures amidst escalating tensions. Hemetti recently accused Egypt of arming Sudanese Armed Forces, an allegation that Cairo has staunchly repudiated. CAIRO, Egypt (AX) — In a firm rebuttal, Egypt dismissed accusations by Sudan's RSF that Cairo is supplying military aid to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), amidst Sudan's intensifying internal…

I think he was the last critical journalist through his leaders where he criticized power, corruption, the management of the health crisis ... Samir Bouaziz, RSF Advocacy Officer for North Africa .

In Algeria, journalist Rabah Karèche stays in custody in Tamanrasset. His request for a non permanent launch was rejected by the courts on Tuesday, April 27. The correspondent for the newspaper Liberté was accused on April 19, particularly of spreading false info that might jeopardize public security. Reporters With out Borders calls for his speedy launch.…

The journalist died in custody in August 2019. Cameroonian authorities deny any act of torture. "The results of the inquest into the custody of the Cameroonian journalist Samuel Wazizi must be made public. This is the cry from the heart of two human rights organizations, Acat-France and Reporters Without Borders.Samuel Wazizi…