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News as at August 3, 2026, 8:08 pm

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Hundreds Flee Ethiopia to War-Torn Sudan Following New Fighting in Tigray

  • [RFI] In Ethiopia, hundreds of people have started to flee to Sudan following Saturday's fighting, when clashes in Tigray pitted federal forces against rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides accuse each other of seeking to trigger a new conflict.

Sudan Army's Drone Attack On Court Kills 35 in Darfur - NGO

  • [RFI] A Sudanese rights group reported that the Sudanese army (SAF) struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people.

Industry Minister Discusses Reconstruction and Investment Projects With Armed Forces Social Security Fund

  • [SNA] Minister of Industry and Trade Mohasin Ali Yagoub discussed with Secretary-General of the Armed Forces Social Security Fund General Khalid Al-Shami ways to implement joint projects, particularly reconstruction projects, investment in self-sufficiency initiatives, and support for exports.

Briefing Conference No. (62) to Discuss War Crimes, Genocide, and International Litigation

  • [SNA] The 62nd briefing conference of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Antiquities and Tourism, organized by the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), will host legal expert Dr. Mohammed Al-Zein on Monday at 12:00 noon at the Omdurman Cultural Center.

Livestock Minister Highlights Role of University Professors in Increasing Production and Productivity

  • [SNA] Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Professor Ahmed Al-Tijani Al-Mansouri emphasized the vital role of scientific and applied research, as well as the contribution of university professors, in increasing production and productivity in the livestock and fisheries sector, considering it one of the key pillars for achieving food security in the country.

Darfur Faces Famine Threat As Drought and Soaring Food Prices Deepen Crisis

  • [Dabanga] Nierteti / El Obeid -- The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur has warned of an imminent famine as a severe lack of rainfall, soaring food prices and disrupted trade leave communities struggling to secure basic supplies.

The Impact of the U.S.-Iran War On Sudan

  • [African Arguments] In February 2026, the US and Israel went to war against Iran. Since then, there have been multiple attempts at partial de-escalation through negotiations. However, the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US in June in Versailles has fallen under strain in the past week, with the US seeking to enforce a new blockade against Iranian ports.

US Congress Weighs Landmark Sudan Bills to Tighten Sanctions and Accountability

  • [Dabanga] Washingtion D.C. -- The US Congress is considering two bills that could significantly reshape Washington's policy towards Sudan by placing future action on the war under a stronger legal framework rather than relying on executive decisions.

Air Strike Kills At Least 24 Civilians in North Kordofan, RSF Attack Leaves Nine Dead

  • [Dabanga] Bara / El Jamama -- At least 24 civilians, most of them women and children, were killed in an air strike on the village of Sharshar west of Bara in North Kordofan on Wednesday, according to local witnesses and rights groups. Hours later, a separate paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on El Jamama left at least nine people dead and triggered a fresh wave of displacement.

Heavy Rains and Floods Worsen Suffering of Displaced Persons in Blue Nile State

  • [Darfur Network for Human Rights] Damazin city and several areas across Blue Nile State are facing a worsening humanitarian situation. Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to deepen the suffering of thousands of displaced persons living in shelters and displacement camps, compounding an already fragile situation shaped by ongoing armed conflict and a weak humanitarian response.

Adré-El Geneina Border Route Closed After RSF Arrests Two Traders

  • [Darfur Network for Human Rights] The road between Adré, Chad, and El Geneina, West Darfur, has been closed since 28 July. Local sources and eyewitnesses report new security developments along the route.

Sudanese Embassy in Ankara Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Embassy and Ambassador's Residence

  • [SNA] ANKARA -- The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Türkiye on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new embassy building and the official Ambassador's Residence in Ankara, in a move reflecting the strong historical ties between Sudan and Türkiye and their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.

El Burhan Visits Newly Captured North Kordofan Towns

  • [Dabanga] El Obeid / Omdurman / Umm Garfa / Bara / Jabra El -- Sovereignty Council President and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan visited the newly captured towns of Bara, Jabra El Sheikh, and Um Sayala on Monday, a day after the army announced it had seized the areas from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Arab League Representative Commends Sudanese Armed Forces for Preserving Sudan's Unity

  • [SNA] Representative of the League of Arab States, Dr. Bahgat Mohamed Abu Al-Nasr, commended the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for achieving significant victories and for their role in preserving Sudan's unity in the face of the major security threats confronting the country in recent times.

UN Warns Conflict, Displacement and Cholera Are Deepening Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis

  • [Dabanga] The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that conflict, mass displacement and a worsening cholera outbreak are driving humanitarian needs higher across Sudan.

SAF Claims Gains On Omdurman-El Obeid Road As Fighting Continues in North Kordofan

  • [Dabanga] El Obeid / Omdurman / Umm Garfa / Bara / Jabra El -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) say they have tightened their grip on the strategic Omdurman-El Obeid Export Road after capturing the area of Umm Garfa, but local sources have disputed reports that the route has reopened, saying fighting continues along key sections.

Speakers At Smart Partnership Forum Stress That Development Depends On Stability

  • [SNA] - Speakers at the Sudanese-Arab Smart Partnership Forum, held on Monday at Al-Salam Rotana Hotel under the theme "Towards a Smart and Sustainable Partnership," stressed that sustainable development can only be achieved through stability, while highlighting the importance of modern technology in rebuilding infrastructure.

Infrastructure and Transport Minister - Sudan Open to Smart Arab Partnerships to Rebuild Transport Sector

  • [SNA] Khartoum, July 27, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun, affirmed that Sudan is moving steadily toward building effective Arab partnerships to support the reconstruction and modernization of the transport sector, strengthen economic integration and regional connectivity, and keep pace with global developments in smart transport and digital transformation.

Ministry of Animal Resources, National Economic Corporation Forge Partnership to Boost Livestock Exports

  • [SNA] The Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries and the National Economic Corporation have agreed to implement a strategic partnership project aimed at increasing livestock exports under the slogan: "From Pastures to Markets: Towards a New Future for Livestock and Fisheries Exports."

Sudan's Ambassador to Baghdad Meets Iraqi Minister of Justice

  • [SNA] Sudan's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Abdelrahim Sir Al-Khatim, met on Monday with Iraqi Minister of Justice Dr. Khalid Shawani, where they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and coordination, as well as develop existing mechanisms between the two countries.

Prime Minister Reviews Performance of Oil and Electricity Sectors

  • [SNA] Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired an expanded meeting on Monday with Minister of Energy Eng. Al-Mutasim Ibrahim Ahmed, Red Sea State Wali Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Nour, the Prime Minister's Special Representative Dr. Al-Hussein Al-Khalifa Al-Siddiq Al-Hafian, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Ali Mohamed Ali, the Director General of the Sudan Electricity Company, and the Director General of the Khartoum Refinery.

Economist - 'Sudan Should Channel Half Its Cash Supply Into Sovereign Fund'

  • [Dabanga] Omdurman -- A Sudanese economist has called for a fundamental overhaul of the economic model that, he argues, has concentrated the country's wealth in the hands of a small minority. He says the current war presents an opportunity to rebuild the economy on new foundations and reshape development so that productive investment is no longer centred on the capital.

Khartoum (2025) - Sudanese Filmmakers Turn War Into Intimate Portraits

  • [Dabanga] London -- Drawing from footage shot in Sudan and Nairobi since 2022, four Sudanese filmmakers use unconventional, experimental methods to inject whimsy into a devastating reality. Khartoum (2025) presents vignettes of five people finding a way forward after war breaks out on April 15, 2023, irrevocably upending the lives they know. The film weaves together themes of classism, racism, and the war's ever-present threat of erasing hope for the future.

Sudanese Army Claim Capture of Strategic North Kordofan Towns

  • [Dabanga] North Kordofan -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) says it has captured the towns of Bara, Jabra El Sheikh, and Um Sayala in North Kordofan, which gives it full control of the Export Road, secures several supply routes to the state capital of El Obeid, and prevents any attempt by the RSF to regain a foothold in the area. In a statement, the army says it took control of the three towns on Saturday following what it describes as "carefully planned military operations and fierce fighting".

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Dismissed for Sexual Misconduct

  • [Dabanga] New York / the Hague -- The International Criminal Court's (ICC) member states have voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation that found he had committed serious misconduct, making him the first prosecutor in the court's history to be removed from office. Khan had been suspended since June, while the disciplinary process into the matter was under way. He has consistently denied all allegations and maintains that the investigation was flawed.

In El Obeid, Sudanese Women Face Drones By Day, Rape By Night, to Reach Water

  • [UN News] In El Obeid, women and girls now face an impossible choice over something as basic as a bucket of water: risk a drone strike by collecting it in daylight, or risk rape by waiting until dark.

80 Sudanese Leave Uganda On Voluntary Return Flight

  • [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Kampala -- The 11th voluntary return flight carrying Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Sudan departed on Thursday with 80 returnees on board. The flight travelled to Port Sudan Airport aboard a Tarco Aviation aircraft and was sponsored by Sudan's General Intelligence Service.

'U.S. Congress Should Pass New Bills On Sudan' - Human Rights Watch

  • [Dabanga] Washington -- The US Congress is currently considering two bills on Sudan: the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act of 2026 in the Senate and US Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act in the House of Representatives. Human Rights Watch (HRW) asserts that "by pushing for such legislation, Congress can play a vital role in responding to the human rights crisis in Sudan."

Civilians Killed in Wave of Attacks Across Blue Nile, Kordofan As Sudan's Conflict Widens

  • [Darfur Network for Human Rights] A series of attacks across Blue Nile and Kordofan states this week left dozens of civilians dead, including children, as fighting between the Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and allied groups continues to spread into new regions of the country.
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