In an excerpt from this week’s Security Briefing newsletter, Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba looks at the deteriorating situation in Sudan, as the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces militia and the Sudanese Armed Forces shows
Israel’s security chiefs split on supporting Sudan’s Burhan, Hemedti
Israel is engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions in Sudan, but its security and diplomatic leaderships are split between the two fighting camps. The director general of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Ronen Levy, confirmed Thursday that
Foreign states look to evacuate their citizens, diplomats from crisis-hit Sudan
The United States said it had evacuated its embassy staff from Sudan, but planned evacuations by some other countries appeared to face problems on Sunday amid battles between rival military factions that have triggered a
Stopping Sudan’s Descent into Full-Blown Civil War
Fighting in cities across Sudan has left hundreds dead and trapped untold numbers at home in severe danger. If not halted, the conflict could become a devastating civil war. Local and outside actors should demand
Sudan Conflict Quickly Ensnares Regional Powers Risking Spillover Violence
The rapidly deteriorating conflict in Sudan features not only domestic in-fighting among political players but also meddling from external states, warlords, armed militias, and a range of other violent non-state actors. The conflict has now
Regional Implications of Violent Conflict Between Sudan’s Top Military Leaders
No matter the outcome of the major conflict between forces loyal to the two top Sudanese military leaders, a return to stability or civilian rule is unlikely in the near to medium term. The conflict
How The Ukraine War Ends, And Implications For Africa – Analysis
The war in Ukraine and the related intensified competition between the United States (US) and China loom over every international relations discussion. How might the war end, and how will these scenarios affect Africa? Projections
Fighting between Sudan military rivals enters a second day, with dozens dead
Fierce fighting across Sudan entered a second day as months of tensions between a paramilitary group and the country’s army erupted into violence. Clashes around the army headquarters and presidential palace in capital Khartoum involved
Sudan Must Quickly Resolve Internal Security Issue to Avoid Collapse
Sudan faces an attempted coup as its military engages in battles in Khartoum against rival paramilitary forces. The clashes have so far killed dozens of civilians and fighters. According to a Reuters report, “The fighting
How Chinese are financing terrorists to illegally access mineral resources in Nigeria – Report
A BRITISH national newspaper, The Times, has reported that Chinese nationals in the mining sector are financing terrorist groups in some parts of Nigeria to gain access to the country’s mineral resources. The national daily