
Washington Pressures Sudan but Spares the RSF's Patrons
Sudan's army and people deserve support against the RSF's foreign-backed war. Washington must confront the governments sustaining it.
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Sudan's army and people deserve support against the RSF's foreign-backed war. Washington must confront the governments sustaining it.

Washington's unusual denials expose a deeper regional habit: Eritrea is still denied the right to conduct ordinary diplomacy without its every relationship being interpreted as a move against Ethiopia. It took Washington seventeen days to learn that speaking warmly about Eritrea

A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and 15 others to death for war crimes related to the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abdallah Abakar. This marks the first court ruling against Hemedti since the conflict began in April 2023.

Eritrea's Foreign Minister Osman Saleh declared the debate over the UN's human rights mandate on Eritrea permanently closed, stating the country will no longer engage on the issue. He criticized the mandate as costly and damaging to Eritrea's international standing.

WHO Africa Chief Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi praised Eritrea's health system during his recent visit, highlighting its focus on primary healthcare, community services, and local pharmaceutical production. The visit underscored Eritrea's commitment to health equity and preventi

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Nandi Mandela’s week-long visit to Eritrea brought attention to the country’s self-reliance model, infrastructure projects and wider Pan-African partnership potential.

Somalia's political crisis escalated in Mogadishu with gunfire near former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire's residence, ahead of an opposition assembly. Disputes over President Mohamud's mandate have intensified, raising concerns over security and legitimacy.

The U.S. report on Somaliland emphasizes that engagement does not equate to recognition, reaffirming Somalia's sovereignty. This stance aims to prevent further territorial disputes in the already volatile Horn of Africa region.

Sudan's conflict has escalated as Hemetti's Rapid Support Forces seek to establish a parallel government, raising fears of national division. This move, supported by external actors, threatens Sudan's sovereignty and complicates future peace efforts.

Sudan's Foreign Ministry has accused the Rapid Support Forces of a massacre in North Kordofan, claiming at least 61 civilians were killed during Eid al-Adha. The ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for accountability from regional and inte

Ethiopia's upcoming election is expected to reaffirm Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's position amid ongoing internal conflicts and regional tensions. The article explores the implications of Abiy's leadership and the challenges facing Ethiopia's future.