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Ethiopia inaugurates grand renaissance dam amid regional tensions
Ethiopia, Africa– Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River, despite concerns from downstream neighbours Sudan and Egypt over water security. The dam, located 14 kilometers east of the Sudanese border, is expected to generate over 5,150 megawatts of electricity, more than doubling Ethiopia’s […]
Civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher face dire consequences as RSF tightens grip
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has nearly consolidated control over its stronghold in Darfur, amid an all-out civil war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that erupted in April 2023. The RSF’s siege on North Darfur’s capital, El-Fasher, has led to severe shortages of food and medicine, with residents surviving on a […]
Sudan appeal for aid after Darfur landslide wrecks havoc, killing over 1,000
A devastating landslide has struck the western Darfur region of Sudan, killing over 1,000 people and destroying an entire village in the Marrah Mountains area of Central Darfur. The disaster occurred on Sunday, following days of heavy rainfall, and has left the region reeling. According to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), the rebel group that […]
Landslide strikes Sudan’s Darfur region, claiming over 1,000 lives
A catastrophic landslide has occurred in Sudan’s western Darfur region, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,000 people and destroying an entire village. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) reported that the disaster struck on Sunday, following days of heavy rainfall in the Marra Mountains area, where the village of Tarasin was “completely levelled to […]
Senegal beat Sudan on penalties to clinch CHAN 2024 bronze
Senegal sealed third place at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 after defeating Sudan 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Friday. The defending champions, beaten by Morocco in the semi-finals, showed resilience again in a tense bronze medal clash to secure back-to-back podium finishes. […]
At least 24 killed in RSF attack on Sudan’s El-Fasher
A recent attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the besieged city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s western Darfur region has resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people and wounded dozens of others. The attack, which targeted densely populated areas of the central market and Awlad al-Reef neighbourhood, is the latest in a […]
Madagascar edge Sudan to reach historic first CHAN final
Madagascar made history on Tuesday evening by booking their first-ever TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) final with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sudan after extra time at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Substitute Toky Rakotondraibe was the hero, striking in the 116th minute to seal a tense semi-final and send the […]
388 aid workers killed last year, nearly half in Gaza- United Nations
The United Nations(UN) has condemned the killing of 383 aid workers worldwide in 2024, with nearly half of these deaths occurring in Gaza. Marking World Humanitarian Day, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the statistics as a “shameful indictment of international inaction and apathy”. The number of aid worker killings rose by 31% from 2023, […]
Sudan Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Years, Says MSF
At least 40 people have died from cholera in Sudan’s Darfur region, marking the country’s worst outbreak in years, according to medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The outbreak, which began a year ago, has spread rapidly across the region, with MSF teams treating over 2,300 patients and recording 40 deaths in the past week […]
CHAN 2024: Rampant Sudan Eliminate Nigeria with Stunning 4–0 Win
The Falcons of Sudan delivered the biggest shock of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 so far by thrashing Nigeria’s Super Eagles B 4–0 in Zanzibar to go top of Group D and eliminate Nigeria with a game to spare. An own goal from Leonard Ngenge set the tone before captain Walieldin Khdir’s penalty […]