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Calgary physician Fozia Alvi reflects on her recent medical aid mission. A special Tyee interview.

Officials, journalists and activists in Mena and Africa closely watched as short-lived insurrection played out, with far-reaching consequences in Syria, Libya, Sudan, and beyond

Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as missions continue. DW has the latest.

Both the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary have accused one another of attacks, threatening a fragile cease-fire. Meanwhile, a Turkish evacuation plane came under fire, as missions continue. DW has the latest.

Outside powers are propping up the rival generals who have plunged Sudan into chaos in recent days. Egypt is backing Sudan’s armed forces, while Emirati and Saudi financing support the head of a rival paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces. Meanwhile, Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries are plundering Sudan’s gold. Cairo-based journalist Mat Nashed breaks down the

For democracy to succeed in Sudan, the process towards civilian rule must itself be democratized, rather than largely driven by top-down efforts.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Russia, and the US have all cultivated ties to Sudan's warring generals Burhan and Hemedti in the lead-up to the current fighting.

A brief guide to the warring sides in Sudan's conflict and why they are fighting.

Earthquake aid, Somaliland independence, and Nigeria’s new naira: The Cheat Sheet - The New Humanitarian puts quality, independent journalism at the service of the millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.