Situation in Sudan (per 7 July) Attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan caused tens of thousands of people to flee for the capital of El Obeid. The attacks on villages are an attempt by RSF to tighten the siege on El Obeid. El Obeid is also currently in the middle of […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Violence in South Sudan on the rise in 2025
Situation in Sudan (per 3 July) Attacks on medical facilities have increased in the first six months of 2025, with 933 people reported to have been killed during incidents which targeted clinics, health facilities, and ambulances. “[T]he biggest danger posed by these attacks is families and children opting not to seek services from hospitals when in […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: 41 boat passengers missing after attack in South Sudan
Situation in Sudan (per 30 June) The collapse of the Kirsh al-Fil gold mine in the Houeid area, River Nile State, led to the deaths of at least 50 miners, with more people likely trapped. Rescue attempts are hindered by a lack of equipment, lack of rescue teams and the remote location of the mine. […]
Persistent School Dropout Issue in Majengo: A Community Call to Action
By Whitney Atieno 30 June 2025 (IDN) — Despite numerous government interventions aimed at promoting free and compulsory education for all children, the community of Majengo continues to struggle with a high rate of school dropouts. This worrying trend undermines national education goals and threatens the future of our children. Recently, I encountered a troubling […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Eritrea tables motion to end Special Rapporteur mandate
Situation in Sudan (per 26 June) Over 40 people died in an attack on the Al Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan this weekend. Five children and six healthcare workers were among the deceased, the World Health Organization reports. The hospital sustained extensive damage during the attack. A drone strike in Dilling in South Kordofan state […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Tigray IDPs protest in Mekelle
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 […]
Russia-Africa Youth Engagement: Fostering Significant Diplomatic Collaboration
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW | 20 June 2025 (IDN) — Russia and Africa seek multipolarity and economic sovereignty through technology transfer, vocational training, and cultural exchange. The Russia-Africa Youth Committee at the Diplomatic Academy supports academic diplomacy, youth diplomacy, and strategic networking by connecting students with practitioners to develop policies and solutions. The first […]
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 […]
Barrick’s Tanzanian Gold Twiga Minerals Corporation and its Impact on the Nation’s Future
By Kizito Makoye NORTH MARA, Tanzania | 17 June 2025 (IDN) — The sun crests over the savannah in a blaze of gold. A low rumble stirs the red earth as hulking machines crawl over the pit’s edge like beetles on a carcass. Below, men in safety gear signal toward a network of tunnels and […]
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 […]