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Peace remains a long way off as fighting in Sudan nears its 10th month.

Since the Sudanese Armed Forces head General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan turned his back on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development last week, the AU has been trying to regain control of the

Exclusive: How Workneh is using IGAD for his political ambition

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he believes war crimes have been committed by both sides in the Darfur region of Sudan since fighting erupted between rival generals in mid-April. “Based on the work of my office, it’s my clear assessment that there are grounds to believe that presently Rome Statute…

Disarmament: More guns mean more attacks — but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits. 

Igad’s Kampala Summit directed Ethiopia and Somalia sides to de-escalate the tensions.

According to a UN report, between 10,000 and 15,000 people – mainly from the Masalit community – were killed by General Hemedtis paramilitaries in the West Darfur city.

Land grabbing and large-scale energy projects jeopardise the livelihood of pastoral communities.

In Sudan, tens of thousands have died and millions have been displaced in a conflict that sees foreign powers like Egypt and UAE picking sides.

Sudan war mediators have struggled to have parties meet one-on-one.