South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?
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The conflict is creating a humanitarian crisis and continues with no signs of abating in its seventh week.
The governor’s call risks ingiting ethnic conflict among the tribes of Darfur, critics have said.
Washington targets firms linked to Sudanese military and RSF group, pledging to be on ‘side of civilians’ in conflict.
Here’s a roundup of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Silence over fate of loved ones trapped in Darfur amid communications blackout is heavy burden for those who fled.
Six weeks after fighting erupted between Sudan’s army and RSF, ceasefires were broken and hundreds have been killed.
Conflict poses threat to Chad and wider Sahel amid fears over arms proliferation and returning fighters, analysts say.
Move raises fears of renewed fighting between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces.
Dr Alaa Nogod, a prominent figure in Sudan’s protest movement, was taken amid continued fighting in the country.
Clashes have resumed on the outskirts of Sudan’s greater capital, despite a five-day truce extension.
The Take speaks to Khartoum-based Dr Ahmed Omer about the threats to medical professionals there.
Harrowing accounts emerge from refugees who cross the border to escape fierce fighting in Sudan’s West Darfur region.
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War inflicts widespread destruction on residential areas in Khartoum and adjacent cities of Omdurman and North Khartoum.
