Situation in Sudan (per 23 June) Escalation of the conflict and a severe security breakdown characterized by extrajudicial killings, looting, and kidnappings are reported from Nyala, South Darfur, with allegations that senior Rapid Support Forces (RSF) officers are orchestrating these crimes. Specialized kidnapping groups have emerged in Nyala, with over 100 individuals reported missing in […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: 86,000 people cross from South Sudan to Sudan
Situation in Sudan (per 19 June) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of the Chevrolet military base in Northern State, near the Sudan-Libya border. Following the RSF’s recent capture of the strategic “Triangle” area at the Libyan-Sudanese-Egyptian border, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) retreated to the Chevrolet base. The new territorial gains by RSF […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Kenyan-labelled ammunition found in RSF depot
Situation in Sudan (per 16 June) A renewed attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, North Darfur, was repelled by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allies on Sunday, states SAF. The fighting took place on the eastern and northeastern fronts of the city. A shelter at the Ministry of Agriculture building […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: RSF takes control over strategic border area
Situation in Sudan (per 13 June) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of the strategically important triangle border zone, which connects Sudan, Libya, and Egypt. The border area is a geographically and logistically strategic place valuable for both warring sides. Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that their troops withdrew from the area, accusing […]
Haiti Situation Report: Gangs expand control
Situation in Haiti Gangs now control over 28 zones, according to a report by the Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights (CARDH). CARDH and other watchdog organizations warn that without structural security reform, Haiti risks falling entirely under criminal control. More than 200,000 displaced Haitians face extreme risk as hurricane season begins, warns […]
Russia’s Economic Influence in Africa Lags Behind Its Geopolitical Rhetoric
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW | 10 June 2025 (IDN) — With its Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan (2023-2026), approved as a working document by the Kremlin, Russia faces a long and winding road, especially in implementing several bilateral agreements signed with African countries. While manoeuvring around challenges and obstacles within Africa, Russia has still […]
Cameroon: The World’s Most Neglected Displacement Crisis
By Norwegian Refugee Council OSLO | 10 June 2025 (IDN) — Cameroon is now the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Decision makers must recognise that displacement isn’t a distant crisis; it’s a shared responsibility which cannot be ignored. The annual list of neglected displacement […]
Kuala Lumpur Summit Reflects Shift To The East In The Global Economy
By Kalinga Seneviratne BANGKOK, Thailand | 6 June 2025 (IDN) — The last week of May marked an important landmark in the shift in the global economy to the East when countries representing over 2 billion people and a combined economy of over US$ 25 trillion came together to chart a new path for a […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Attack on Sudan aid convoy kills 5
Situation in Sudan (per 5 June) An aid convoy delivering essential supplies to North Darfur was attacked on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of five humanitarian workers and injuring many others. The killed humanitarian staff were working for World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF as contractors. WFP, UNICEF and the broader international community condemned […]
Disaster Preparedness: Anew From the Ancient Old
By Yossef Ben-Meir* Marrakech, Morocco | 4 June 2025 (IDN) — The Kingdom of Morocco is taking the wise measure of building 36 storage facilities that will serve the people’s serious needs during severe crises, should they ever arise, such as with the horrifying 2023 earthquake in the High Atlas region. Ancient knowledge captured in […]