Sudan

India’s Serum Institute working on Ebola vaccine: When will it be ready?

The Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to Uganda and South Sudan. This version, the Bundibugyo strain, has resulted in over 220 suspected deaths. There have been over 900 suspected cases and more than 100 confirmed cases. But what do we know about a potential vaccine being developed by the Serum Institute of India?

War in Iran is affecting a key ally of Sudan's General Burhan — the Islamists

Sudan, which grapples with its own tensions, is now facing the heat of the crisis in West Asia, especially the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. Here's how the decline of Islamists put General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's hold in jeopardy

UN warns nearly 8 million face acute hunger in South Sudan as conflict deepens crisis

A United Nations report highlights that 7.8 million people in South Sudan are at risk of severe food insecurity as conflict and economic pressures intensify

14 killed as aircraft crashes near Juba in South Sudan

A Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation went down southwest of Juba after losing contact mid-flight from Yei, with authorities citing possible poor weather and low visibility as a factor

Pakistan freezes $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale after Saudi Arabia's objection: Report

Talks on the deal worth $1.5 billion between Pakistan and Sudan were in their last stages in January and had been brokered by Saudi ⁠Arabia

Who is Shamim Mafi, the glamorous Iranian-origin woman arrested in US for ‘selling arms’ for Tehran?

Shamim Mafi, an Iranian-origin businesswoman, was arrested for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran. Living in Los Angeles on a green card, she reportedly brokered deals for the sale of drones, bombs, and bomb fuses between Iran and the Sudanese military

Sudan donor conference raises $1.8 billion in aid pledges as war enters third year

An international conference has secured more than $1.77 billion in humanitarian commitments for Sudan, as global donors warn of deepening suffering in a war now entering its third year between the army and RSF

Sudan's civil war has pushed 70% population into poverty, says UN

A devastating new UN report reveals that 70% of Sudan's population is now living in poverty, nearly doubling the pre-war figure of 38%.

Sudan's army names new chief of staff in biggest wartime military shakeup

Sudan's army on Thursday named a new chief of staff, part of its biggest military shake-up since its civil war with the Rapid Support Forces began nearly three years ago.

Sudan paramilitary uses sexual violence as 'weapon of war' against ethnic groups in Darfur: Report

Women in Darfur face widespread sexual violence, both in conflict zones and everyday life. MSF documents thousands of survivors, calling for protection, access to care, and justice for victims