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In a significant development, South Sudan is set to restart exporting crude oil through the Port of Sudan, as confirmed by officials. This move is expected to greatly impact the nation's economy, which has been grappling with internal issues. The transportation will take place via the Jabalyn pipeline at the Port of Sudan following the recent renewal of ties between the two countries. The resumption is scheduled to occur within the next couple of months as stated by various officials in interviews with the media. Malik Agar,…

President Williams Ruto from Kenya greeted President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on August 19, 2023 (photo by SS presidency). Kenya is set to facilitate negotiations between the South Sudan government and rebel factions in the near future, according to an official statement. Retired army Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo, appointed by President William Ruto to oversee the talks with armed and unarmed dissident groups in South Sudan, expressed optimism about the peace process. "Our talks with President Salva Kiir were productive. Mediation is…

President Williams Ruto of Kenya greeted President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on August 19, 2023 (photo from the SS presidency). Kenya plans to mediate between the South Sudan government and rebel groups soon, according to an official source. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo, a retired Kenyan army officer chosen by President Ruto to lead the negotiations between South Sudan government and rebel groups, expressed optimism about the peace talks. "Our meeting with President Salva Kiir was productive, and mediation could begin soon. This is a…

In a letter, the Sudanese ambassador to the United Nations accuses Abu Dhabi of "UAE aggression against the Sudanese people."

In Sudan, where the army of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan clashes with the paramilitaries (RSF) of General Hemedti, fighting continues, especially in the strategic city of El Fasher. A researcher highlights, "This is the final battle for Darfur," as aid workers and diplomats fear an imminent assault by the RSF.

Around a month after accusations were made at the end of March by Sudan's permanent representative, the United Arab Emirates have responded. In a letter sent on Monday, April 22nd to the Security Council, the Emirati mission to the United Nations denies any support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General "Hemedti" and expresses outrage. As a result of these accusations, Khartoum's representative had asked the Security Council to impose sanctions on the UAE, a request that has infuriated Abu Dhabi.

More than 25 people are killed in El Fasher, Dafur's last major city not under RSF control, prompting hundreds to flee. Kenyan doctors continue their strike for five weeks, with a court demanding an agreement within 48 hours. Testimonies from Ethiopians detail Saudi border guards killing migrants indiscriminately.

Following a humanitarian conference in Paris, the international community has committed over €2 billion to aid Sudan. Mathilde Vu, the Sudan Advocacy Manager for the Norwegian Refugee Council, discusses the deepening humanitarian crisis plaguing a nation ravaged by a year of violent conflict.

FRANCE 24 interviewed Abdalla Hamdok, who held the position of Sudan's prime minister twice following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Hamdok described the ongoing war in Sudan as "extremely catastrophic" and "the most serious, disastrous situation in the world today". Despite the grim situation, he expressed optimism that the war would eventually end, citing "some progress" in both regional and national efforts towards finding a political resolution.

This Monday marks one year since conflict erupted in Sudan, sparked by a power struggle between rival generals: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan leading the army, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, commanding the RSF paramilitary.