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2026-04-242026-09-26

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    Sudan’s military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum imposed more than two years ago, state media says. …

    Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan’s capital
  3. The Standard

    … Pakistani armoured vehicles have been seen around Khartoum since August, an indication that the arms deal has begun to leave a material impact despite not having been officially announced. …

    Sudan: The ground for weapons testing
  4. The Standard

    … Just south of the capital Khartoum, farmer Al-Tigani Fadlallah points to an island that shouldn't be there. …

    Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDrones targeted the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Thursday as paramilitary forces launched ground attacks on central Sudan and the southeastern Ethiopian border, an AFP correspondent and sources from the rival sides reported. …

    Paramilitary launches drones, ground attacks across Sudan
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDrones targeted the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Thursday as paramilitary forces launched ground attacks in central Sudan and in the southeast near the Ethiopian border, sources from both sides reported. …

    Paramilitaries launch drones, ground attacks across Sudan
  7. Citizen Digital

    … s of the 'blessings of stability' By Agencies August 12, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Plumes of smoke rise during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum …

    Sudanese army violations deprive Darfur’s civilians of the 'blessings of stability'
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone strikes on capital Khartoum and other army-controlled cities on Wednesday, an AFP correspondent, witnesses and an army source said, in what appeared to be their largest coordinated attack in months. …

    Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan
  9. The Standard

    … K'Ogalo last lifted the title in 1985 when they defeated arch-rivals AFC Leopards 2-0 in Khartoum, Sudan. …

    Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?
  10. The Standard

    … You've heard reflections by some people here who have told us about Khartoum. Khartoum was a beautiful city three years ago. …

    DPP warns against incitement and hooliganism
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    … At the same time, Khartoum continues to reject the allegations as politically motivated. …

    US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
World & Region

Sudan assembles machinery for Saudi maritime border talks

The News

Sudan has begun setting up technical and institutional arrangements to advance maritime delimitation with Saudi Arabia through a newly established bilateral council, potentially affecting Egypt's territorial claims and Suez Canal interests in the Red Sea region.

24 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Sudan assembles machinery for Saudi maritime border talks

    Sudan has begun setting up technical and institutional arrangements to advance maritime delimitation with Saudi Arabia through a newly established bilateral council, potentially affecting Egypt's territorial claims and Suez Canal interests in the Red Sea region.

    24 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Sudan and Saudi Arabia advance Red Sea maritime border talks

    Sudan and Saudi Arabia have established a technical committee to delimit their maritime border, which has remained undefined for nearly half a century. The committee will review maps and legal documents to draft a delimitation plan, with Saudi coordination also planned for maritime surveillance centres.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. US denies visa to Sudan's al-Burhan over ceasefire dispute

    The United States refused to grant a visa to Sudanese army commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, citing his rejection of a US-proposed 90-day ceasefire proposal. The visa denial has prevented him from attending and addressing the UN General Assembly in New York.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Sudan gold mine collapse kills ten, injures twenty-one

    Shafts at the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, according to two survivors who told AFP after overnight rescue efforts on Sunday.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Sudan's henna tradition threatened by water scarcity and war

    Water scarcity, climate change and three years of war have endangered the cultivation of henna, the plant whose dye has adorned Sudanese brides for centuries and features in family gatherings and religious celebrations. Henna artists and farmers in northern Sudan report declining access to water threatening both the crop and a cultural tradition.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people

    A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state, Sudan killed at least 82 people with dozens injured and many others feared missing under sand and rubble. The incident occurred at an unregulated mine, with rescue efforts beginning Tuesday and continuing Wednesday as Sudan's gold trade continues to fuel the country's ongoing war.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. Gor Mahia loses to Egyptian Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League

    Pyramids FC of Egypt defeated Gor Mahia FC 2–0 in the first round of the 2026 CAF Champions League at Nyayo Stadium. The article notes that Kenyan clubs have struggled historically against Egyptian opponents in continental competitions and that no Kenyan club has ever defeated an Egyptian club on Egyptian soil.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Chemical contamination worsens water shortage in Khartoum, Sudan

    Khartoum faces a severe water shortage amid chemical contamination, forcing thousands to drink from the Nile and shallow wells. This has triggered outbreaks of diseases including dengue fever, malaria, viral hepatitis, measles, diphtheria, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, and giardiasis, according to Sudanese reports.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Leaked documents detail Sudan military chlorine weapons programme

    Newly leaked intelligence records reported by major US outlets in September describe an alleged programme by the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan to develop and deploy chlorine-based weapons during the 2024 conflict with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, including blueprints, testing accounts, and concealment efforts.

    7 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Sudan armed forces accused of manufacturing chlorine munitions

    The Sudanese Armed Forces face new accusations of using chemical weapons in their conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, based on leaked intelligence materials published by The New York Times and The Washington Post that detail an alleged 2024 chlorine-based munitions manufacturing program, bomb blueprints, testing operations, and plans to divert chlorine from a civilian water treatment facility.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Sudan lifts two-year curfew in capital Khartoum

    Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum that had been in place for more than two years, 18 months after retaking the capital from the Rapid Support Forces. More than two million of roughly five million people who fled have returned since fighting there ended in March 2025, though residents face widespread damage, looting, and power outages.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Sudan becomes testing ground for Turkish, Pakistani weapons

    The Sudan conflict, now in its third year with gold and oil control at its heart, has become an arena where weapons from Turkey and Pakistan are being tested by the Sudanese armed forces against the Rapid Support Forces. Media reports indicate that Saudi Arabia is financing the purchase of Turkish drones and Pakistani weapons, with Pakistan holding a contract worth Sh194 billion covering fighter jets, armored vehicles, and drones.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 23 August

  1. El Niño drought dries Nile, worsens Sudan's farm collapse

    Sudan's farmland lies fallow as El Niño delays crucial rains and causes Nile water levels to drop sharply, compounding devastation from the civil war that has killed over 200,000 people and pushed nearly 20 million into crisis hunger levels.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Paramilitary forces launch drone and ground attacks across Sudan

    Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched drone strikes on Khartoum and ground attacks across central Sudan and the southeastern Ethiopian border, continuing the war that has ravaged the country since April 2023 between the RSF and the Sudanese military led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Sudan paramilitary forces launch drone and ground attacks

    Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone attacks on Khartoum and ground offensives in central and southeastern Sudan on Thursday, with both army and RSF sources reporting ongoing battles for control of key towns. The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and paramilitaries since April 2023.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Sudanese army violations worsen humanitarian crisis in Darfur

    Displaced civilians in Darfur face severe water shortages and contamination amid ongoing conflict in Sudan. The International Organization for Migration reported that more than 5,000 people were displaced from 10 villages in West Darfur in recent days due to escalating security tensions and clashes.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sudan's RSF launches largest coordinated drone assault in months

    Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone strikes on the capital Khartoum and army-controlled cities including El-Obeid, Atbara, and El-Damer on Wednesday, in what appeared to be their largest coordinated attack in months since the war began in April 2023.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

  1. Gor Mahia seek first Cecafa Kagame Cup title since 1985

    Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in today's Cecafa Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year title drought dating back to their 1985 victory. The FKF Premier League champions reached the final after defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

  1. DPP warns of prosecution for political incitement, gang sponsorship

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

  1. US imposes second sanctions round on Sudan over chemical weapons

    The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces used prohibited chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. The sanctions, which took effect on July 20, expand export controls, impose additional financial and aviation-related restrictions, and require the US to oppose loans and financial assistance to Sudan through international financial institutions.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. U.S. imposes new sanctions on Sudan's army over chemical weapons use

    The U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Sudan effective July 20, 2026, accusing the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons during the war that began in April 2023. The measures include restrictions on Sudan's access to loans, financial assistance from international institutions, and tighter export and transaction controls.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. President Ruto declares national consensus against political violence and goonism

    President William Ruto announced that Kenya has reached a national consensus against political violence and criminality, ordering security agencies to enforce the law firmly to protect the country's stability and economic future. Ruto drew parallels with Sudan's conflict, warning that unchecked lawlessness could have devastating consequences, and asserted that leaders across business, religious, and political sectors have agreed that violence and criminality must be stopped.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya urges coordinated global action to end Sudan conflict

    At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sudan court sentences RSF leader Hemedti to death in absentia

    A court in Sudan's army-controlled Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti) and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, marking the first conviction against RSF leadership since war broke out in April 2023.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Gor Mahia to face Rayon Sports in Rwanda friendly

    Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia will play Rwandan club Rayon Sports in an all-expenses-paid friendly match on July 18 in Kigali as part of Rayon Sports' annual Rayon Day celebrations and season launch.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Sudan refugees in Egypt face arrests, deportations, and jail abuses

    Sudan's war refugees who fled to Egypt have described being detained, beaten, and extorted in Cairo jails, and are facing increasing arrests and deportations as Egyptian authorities crack down on migrants despite Egypt having taken in over a million people when Sudan's war began in 2023.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sudan war refugees face detention, beatings in Egyptian jails

    Sudanese refugees fleeing civil war have described being detained in Egyptian jails where they experienced beatings, extortion, and harsh conditions; lawyers and human rights groups say Egypt is conducting a sweeping crackdown on refugees despite taking in over a million people since Sudan's 2023 conflict began.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. War crimes complaint against Sudan's RSF filed in Kenya

    Legal Action Worldwide has filed a complaint with Kenya's Office of Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of 12 Sudanese victims who allege they were tortured, raped, sexually enslaved, and arbitrarily detained by the Rapid Support Forces in and around Khartoum since the war began on 15 April 2023. The organisation says senior and mid-level RSF commanders have citizenship, political and financial ties to Kenya.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya DPP receives first universal jurisdiction war crimes complaint

    A criminal complaint has been filed with Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions seeking prosecution of ten alleged members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between April 2023 and March 2025. The complaint, filed on behalf of twelve Sudanese victims by Legal Action Worldwide and the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, marks the first known attempt in Kenya's history to invoke universal jurisdiction for atrocities committed outside the country.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. China deepens political, military ties with African authoritarian regimes

    China's engagement in Africa has evolved beyond Belt and Road Initiative economic partnerships to include political alliances with ruling parties, military cooperation, and surveillance technology exports, with critics arguing this advances Beijing's geopolitical interests over African governance standards.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News →

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