Why does the Sudan conflict impact so many countries worldwide? Whatever happens in the capital, Khartoum, ripples across several other countries. Here is everything you need to know on the ongoing violence 👇
The conflict unfolding in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, threatens to spread across the most fragile parts of AfricaIf you want to know why Sudan matters to so many other countries, just take a look at a map.
The country straddles the Nile River, making the nation's fate of almost existential importance; downstream, to water-hungry Egypt, and upstream, to land-locked Ethiopia with itsSudan borders seven countries in all, each with security challenges that are intertwined with the politics of Khartoum. As part of that struggle, Sudan's generals - the military have always been big, allegedly corrupt players in the local economy - have gone in search of foreign partners. For agriculture, that has meant inviting Gulf states to invest in the huge, and relatively underused potential of the rich soil that borders the Nile River.
The Kremlin has, for years, been seeking to establish a military base in Port Sudan, giving its warships access to - and influence over - one of the world's busiest and most contested sea lanes. Moscow has come close to finalising a deal about the base with Sudan's military government - which seized power in 2021 in a coup.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sudan: FG Seeking Appropriate Opportunity to Evacuate All Nigerians in Sudan, Says NemaThe National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA on Saturday assured Nigerians in Sudan of the federal government's efforts to repatriate them back to the country.
Read more »
Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive'Anyone know a family in need of foodstuffs...' tweets a dental student in the capital, Khartoum. A whole grassroots network of people are tirelessly helping those caught in the Sudan crossfire, offering food and medicine to people in need. ✍️
Read more »
Over 400 killed, 3,500 hurt in Sudan fighting - WHO | The CitizenMore than 400 people have been killed and over 3,500 others hurt in the fighting in Sudan, according to the World Health Organization. SudanCrisis Read the full story here ⬇
Read more »
Fighting in Sudan enters a second week as truce breaksOvernight, the heavy explosions that had previously rocked the city in recent days had subsided, but on Saturday morning, bursts of gunfire resumed.
Read more »
Little let-up in Khartoum fighting despite Sudan truce declarationSporadic shelling rang out late on Friday in Sudan's capital even though warring factions announced a truce, while one force said it was willing to allow airports to reopen for the evacuation of foreign nationals.
Read more »