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 […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Sudanese government dissolved
Situation in Sudan (per 2 June) Kamil Idris was sworn in as Sudan’s new prime minister on Saturday. His informal predecessor was Dafallah Al-Haj Yousif, Sudan’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Idris is the first prime minister since the coup in 2021. Idris announced the dissolution of the Sudanese caretaker government on Sunday. It was […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Leaked report on human trafficking in Tigray
Situation in Sudan (per 26 May) The Joint Forces group of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced the recapture of Al-Dabiabat in South Kordofan state, which is a strategic city linking South Kordofan, North Kordofan and East Darfur. Large-scale displacement is ongoing in South Kordofan due to clashes between SAF and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Sudan appoints a new prime minister
Situation in Sudan (per 22 May) Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Transitional Sovereignty Council, has named Kamil El-Tayeb Idris Abdelhafiz as a new prime minister. Idris served in the past as Sudan’s representative to the UN and held various positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Suicide bombing kills 13 in Somalia
Situation in Sudan (per 19 May) Shelling of the Abu Shouk displacement camp by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 14 people on Sunday. The local emergency response room stated that the shelling hit a market, mosques, and homes near public facilities. A full assessment of the damage and deaths in Abu Shouk […]
Situation report Horn of Africa: TPLF’s legal status withdrawn by electoral board
Situation in Sudan (per 15 May) Drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit two power stations, including Al-Markhiat substation and a distribution station in the city of Omdurman on Wednesday evening. The strike led to significant fires and widespread power outages across Khartoum. Port Sudan has faced renewed drone attacks for twelve consecutive […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: US refuses financial support to AUSSOM
Situation in Sudan (per 12 May) Port Sudan, El Fasher in North Darfur, West Kordofan, North Kordofan and West Darfur all saw heavy fighting in the last week. Over a week of drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Port Sudan has led to a shortage of water and disruption in electricity. The […]
Situation report Horn of Africa: Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with UAE
Situation in Sudan (per 9 May) A series of drone strikes continued to hit Port Sudan throughout this week, some of which caused damage to key infrastructure points of the city, such as fuel depots and an electricity substation. Thursday marked the fifth consecutive day of assaults. Drone strikes also continued to hit Kassala. With […]
Migration Can Be a Catalyst for Africa’s Sustainable Development
By Busani Bafana ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | 12 October 2024, (IDN) — Migration can be a catalyst for Africa’s sustainable development, a review meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has heard. The meeting underscored the potential for migration to drive sustainable development through harnessing the skills and investments of migrants. Speaking at opening of the […]
UK-Rwanda Asylum Law: UN Leaders Warn of Harmful Consequences
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 30 April 2024 (IDN) — A highly contentious piece of legislation, forcing migrants and asylum seekers arriving in Britain, to be deported to Rwanda, has come under heavy fire. The bill, described as the British Conservative Party’s flagship immigration policy, was adopted April 22, despite strong opposition from the […]