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Sudan paramilitaries kill 56 over two days in Darfur
Sudan's paramilitary forces have killed 56 civilians in targeted attacks in Darfur, escalating a humanitarian crisis that has uprooted millions and drawn international condemnation.
Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
As South Africa takes the G20 presidency, Ramaphosa urges nations to unite against global crises.
Power outages in Sudan after drone attack on major dam
The seat of Sudan's army-aligned government was without power on Monday, AFP correspondents said, after a drone attack blamed on paramilitaries hit a major hydroelectric dam in the war-torn country's north.
Biden’s UNGA address espousing democracy and co-operation a sharp contrast with reality
Biden’s final address to the United Nations as president was riddled with falsehoods and hypocrisies typical of US foreign policy, the writer says.
US Security Council proposal a ‘slap in the face’ for Africa
The US says it will not support that the two permanent African seats be granted veto powers like the five original permanent members namely the US, China, France, Britain, and Russia, because the veto has rendered the Security Council dysfunctional as any permanent member can block Council resolutions they do not agree with.
Psira’s oversight lapses are a ‘threat to national security’
The farm appears to have been converted into an illegal military training base, the police say. The lack of effective checks and balances compromises the security of the country, the writer says.
Sudan war exposes the hidden failures of African leadership
Beyond these harrowing statistics, Sudanese citizens will be contending with the annihilation of their homes, widespread starvation, famine, trauma and instability that rattles war-ridden nations for decades – sometimes generations
Ethical conduct the key to restoring citizens’ confidence
Armed forces and intelligence, not the police were prioritised in the 1990s negotiations, hence resistance to change became stronger in the South African Police Service (SAPS). This has led to the continued involvement of senior police officials in serious crimes, the writer says.
African Court of Justice impotent in ending human rights abuses
By Sizo NkalaIt has been 16 months since Sudan was plunged into a civil war, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the rebel force, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Multiple diplomatic endeavours by various parties such as the US, Saudi Arabia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the AU to bring the conflict to an end and restore peace have hit a brick wall.
UN resolution on Israel raises issue of arm sales in Africa
OPINION: The US, which voted against the UN Human Rights Council resolution, and Germany are the biggest sources of Israel’s weapons imports at 68% and 30% respectively, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
AU has no capacity to end the year long civil war
OPINION: The conflict is also on the verge of precipitating one of the biggest famines in African history, with the World Food Programme (WFP) reporting that almost 18 million people (about 38% of the population) face acute food insecurity, writes Dr Szo Nkala.
The world needs justice
LETTER: n Sudan, we have a civil war forced upon innocent people by a few military men. In Palestine, Israeli Zionists are busy with a genocide against innocence. In Haiti, gangsters control an entire nation.
Ramaphosa, Pandor call for peace in Sudan
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, Malik Agar Eyre over the weekend.
Sudan authorities block cross-border aid to stricken Darfur
Sudanese authorities in the war-ravaged country have blocked cross-border aid to the western Darfur region, a decision that has condemned by aid workers.
Sudanese refugees face gruelling wait in overcrowded S. Sudan camps
Nearly eight million Sudanese civilians have been displaced by the conflict between the the army and a powerful paramilitary group.
German navy repels Huthi attack in Red Sea
The German navy fended off an attack from the Huthi rebels in the Red Sea as the shipping industry comes under threat off the waters of war-torn Yemen.
Niger border closed despite sanctions being lifted
Despite West-African bloc ECOWAS lifting coup-related sanctions, Niger has not reopened its border with Benin, authorities confirmed this week.
US names envoy for Sudan crisis
Tom Perriello, a former congressman who earlier served as special envoy for Africa's Great Lakes region, has been named as the United States’ special envoy to help quell the Sudanese conflict.
UN condemns 'horrific violations' by Sudan's warring parties
The United Nations this week condemned the violations and abuse taking place in Sudan, including rape of minors, as the war between al-Burhan and Daglo’s forces continue.
The Year in Review, 2023: Conflicts and war that made headlines
While many celebrate their holidays and festive season, there are people in war-torn and conflict-ridden countries that can’t say the same thing. We take a look at some of the conflicts and wars that dominated news headlines this year.
Sudan’s displaced forced to flee again as safe zone’s shrink
The months-long conflict in Sudan between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has left at least 12,000 people dead and millions displaced.
Mbeki calls for peace in Palestine and Sudan
Former President Thabo Mbeki said they are also working with other parties to find a solution to the conflict in Sudan.
Ramaphosa says they are trying to rescue 23 South Africans trapped in Niger
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has been talking to Ecowas leaders about the situation in Niger.
Unprecedented humanitarian crisis after months of conflict
OPINION: In the latest update from the Sudan Doctors’ Trade Union, it was stated that 60 of the 89 main hospitals in Khartoum (67%) are out of service. Only 29 hospitals are fully or partially operational, and they are at risk of closure due to shortages of medical staff, supplies, water, and electricity, writes Seipati Moloi.
100 days of escalating conflict requires serious attention
OPINION: The UN has said almost 3,000 people have been killed, 6,000 people injured and thousands of women have been sexually violated since the conflict began, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.