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EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
July 14, 2026Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns - Reuters
Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns Reuters
July 10, 2026UN rights council orders urgent inquiry into Sudan's al-Obeid - Reuters
UN rights council orders urgent inquiry into Sudan's al-Obeid Reuters
July 6, 2026Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations - Reuters
Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations Reuters
June 24, 2026Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors - Reuters
Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors Reuters
June 22, 2026Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
June 21, 2026MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
June 15, 2026Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
June 9, 2026Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
May 26, 2026UAE refers Sudan general and others to court over ammunition shipment for Sudanese army - Reuters
UAE refers Sudan general and others to court over ammunition shipment for Sudanese army Reuters
April 30, 2026Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
April 22, 2026Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
April 20, 2026Exclusive: Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say Reuters
April 20, 2026'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
April 18, 2026The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
April 15, 2026Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
April 14, 2026Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say - Reuters
Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say Reuters
April 13, 2026UK crime agency charges Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing - Reuters
UK crime agency charges Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing Reuters
April 11, 2026Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
March 31, 2026Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
March 22, 2026Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border.
March 19, 2026Sudan clinics face stock-out in weeks due to Middle East war, NGO says - Reuters
Sudan clinics face stock-out in weeks due to Middle East war, NGO says Reuters
March 17, 2026US to designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization, State Department says - Reuters
US to designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization, State Department says Reuters
March 9, 2026The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
March 5, 2026Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ - Reuters
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ Reuters
February 25, 2026Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters
February 23, 2026'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
February 22, 2026