Sudan

Somalia’s call for tranquility amid South Sudan's turmoil MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a heartfelt appeal that reverberates beyond borders, Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urges for serenity in the embattled lands of South Sudan. His call is more than a mere diplomatic overture; it's a call to humanity, to an ethos of empathy and understanding. Somalia, a nation familiar with the turbulent waves of unrest, offers its hand to South Sudan—Africa's youngest sibling struggling to carve a niche of stability in…

JUBA, South Sudan - It was yet another turbulent day in South Sudan's quest for stability. On Friday, the people of South Sudan, and indeed the world, were taken aback by the distressing news of a United Nations (UN) helicopter coming under attack. The incident unfolds amidst a backdrop of rising unease in the world's newest nation. President Salva Kiir has been adamant that the one thing this country cannot afford is a return to the horrors of war. But will his calls for peace be enough to quell the storm on the…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Crises across the world often send ripples that dramatically affect the lives of countless people, leaving them grappling with uncertainties and challenges that most of us cannot even fathom. A prime example of human resilience and coordinated international humanitarian efforts is illustrated by the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, which strives to extend a helping hand to migrants trapped in crisis situations. This noble initiative recently facilitated…

A recent UN report has shed light on the alarming situation faced by Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees in the Southeast Central African Republic (CAR). Commissioned by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in conjunction with the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, this comprehensive inquiry has surfaced harrowing evidence of egregious human rights violations committed by various armed groups. The findings paint a grim picture: summary executions, acts of sexual violence, instances of torture, and treatment that can only…

South Sudan's Political Turmoil: Arrests and Accusations Imagine waking up one morning to find that the pillars of your nation’s oil production are suddenly hauled away, detained by the very forces supposed to protect them. Sound surreal? This is the stark reality currently unfolding in South Sudan, a nation perpetually teetering on the edge, now shaken by the arrest of its Petroleum Minister. This unsettling development fittingly follows the detainment of several military…

Egypt has firmly opposed recent initiatives aimed at establishing an alternative government in Sudan. The Egyptian authorities have underscored that such efforts pose a significant threat to the country's "unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity." In a region fraught with turmoil, Egypt's stance carries weight, especially given its vested interests in Sudan’s stability. For almost two years now, Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating conflict between the national army and the paramilitary group, known as the Rapid…

Sudan-Kenya Relations in Turmoil: A Critical Examination In an unfolding diplomatic kerfuffle, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stern rebuke to the Kenyan government over its controversial support for a parallel administration. This administration is anticipated to be declared by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia faction entrenched in Sudan's complex political tapestry. The ministry didn't mince words, characterizing Kenya's actions as "hostile and irresponsible," and suggesting that Sudan would…

Amidst a blazing inferno of a heatwave, South Sudan has decided to shutter all schools for the next fortnight. It's a move prompted by an alarming reality: some children have fainted under the intense sun. How did we get here? For the second year in succession, this nascent nation, already grappling with severe climate oddities that flood its lands in the rainy season, finds itself at odds with the February-March heat spikes. Deputy Education Minister Martin Tako Moi paints a vivid picture of an…

Sudan has taken a bold step—recalling its ambassador from Kenya in a dramatic response to the latter's decision to host discussions aimed at forming an alternate government. The story, intricate and multi-layered, reflects not just a geopolitical quarrel but the often unpredictable dance of diplomacy. Sudan's Foreign Ministry, never one to mince words, remarked that Ambassador Kamal Jabara was summoned "for consultations." Why, you wonder? Kenya's seemingly audacious move to bring together individuals from the Rapid Support…

In a compelling twist of diplomatic maneuvers, Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs boldly declared its readiness to back peace initiatives in the tumultuous Sudan. This pronouncement followed a curious diplomatic kerfuffle: Sudan accused Kenya of breaching its sovereignty by hosting a gathering of the controversial Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi. But what does this really mean for regional politics and Kenya’s standing on the international stage? The Sudanese Government, in a statement drenched in indignation,…