Sudan

In the realm of global compassion, Saudi Arabia has taken significant strides through its continuing humanitarian efforts aimed at uplifting communities in dire need around the world. The Saudi Press Agency dropped some compelling news on Tuesday, highlighting the groundbreaking work of the Kingdom's aid powerhouse, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, more commonly known as KSrelief. KSrelief has embarked on a mission that is both monumental and necessary, delivering a lifeline of food, clothing, and shelter…

In a startling turn of events, South Sudan's political landscape has once again been thrust into the spotlight. The arrest of Riek Machar, the country's First Vice President, marks a pivotal moment in South Sudanese politics. Machar, a figure both revered and controversial, finds himself detained and facing allegations of incitement. This development has ignited concerns from global powers, wary of the potential relapse into civil war—a prospect that casts a somber shadow over hopes for peace and stability in the…

The current political unrest in South Sudan illuminates the fragile nature of peace and power dynamics within the nation. As South Sudan grapples with tenuous stability, recent developments threaten to unravel the delicate fabric of peace woven since the end of the brutal civil war. This unrest underscores a critical turning point in South Sudan’s political landscape, where every decision could either fortify or shatter the fragile peace. Recently, the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar and several key figures has ignited…

Picture this — a land rich with potential, the world's newest nation teetering on the delicate threshold of peace and chaos. South Sudan, a country birthed from years of struggle and yearning for independence, finds itself once more at a crossroads. Can it navigate the precarious path to sustained peace, or will history repeat itself in a torrent of conflict? In a move illustrating the growing unease, Germany has prudently shuttered its embassy in Juba, the pulsating heart of South Sudan. As tensions ravage this…

It's a moment none of us wished to witness: Germany taking the weighty decision to temporarily close its embassy in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The reason? A situation spiraling out of control, with tensions escalating to the point of threatening a relapse into civil war. This close of diplomatic doors was publicly shared by the German foreign ministry on a gloomy Saturday. For South Sudan, a nation still tender in its young years, the threat of plunging back into conflict feels perilously close. Who could…

RSF Leader Threatens Key Sudanese Port Amidst Escalating Civil Strife KHARTOUM, Sudan - Behind the solemn walls of strategic decision-making, General Mohamed Dagalo faces an intense dilemma. As the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), he recently hinted that his forces might be compelled to seize the Port of Sudan. This move, looming over the nation's already disheveled economic tapestry, brings waves of apprehension across Sudan as the civil war unravels, relentlessly affecting the lives of countless…

In a year marked by both challenge and resilience, MTN Group has unfolded its financial narrative, revealing a significant 68.9% drop in full-year earnings. If you dig deeper into the details, you'll see that economic turbulence, specifically in the form of currency devaluation and the volatile situation in Sudan, reshaped the company’s landscape. The figures speak volumes, with the South African telecom titan posting a stark loss of 9.59 billion rand, roughly equivalent to a staggering $526 million.…

It's one of those sunlit days in the Gaza Strip where beneath the bright sky, a grim reality unfolds. A solitary Palestinian man treads carefully around the remnants of what were once homes, now reduced to rubble after recent Israeli military offensives in Rafah. It’s an image captured by Hatem Khaled, a photographer from Reuters, that echoes the volatile geopolitics and humanitarian difficulties plaguing this part of the world. Meanwhile, in an unfolding diplomatic narrative, Sudanese officials announced that they have…

The air in the office was as charged as ever, filled with the hum of papers shuffling and phones ringing—a veritable pentagon of negotiation activity. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Korir Sing’oei, sat with a resolute calmness amidst the turbulence that occasionally besets diplomatic terrains. This scene, all too familiar, played out as Sudan announced its decree halting all imports from Kenya indefinitely. But pause for a moment—what led to such a dramatic move? Sudan’s response came hot on the heels of Kenya…

The recent diplomatic tension between Sudan and Kenya has unfurled layers of complexity that are reshaping bilateral relations. The Ministry of Trade and Supply in Sudan has made an unprecedented decision to suspend all imports from Kenya. This decision is a domino effect following Kenya's decision to host the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi. But why did this action cause such a rift between the two nations? Upon delving into the Cabinet's resolution, it becomes apparent that Sudan aims to…