SD
Stories (5)
Gold and Rivalries Fuel Sudan Conflict
Summary: - The Sudan conflict is driven by internal power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF, with regional and global rivals vying for influence after the 2019–2023 transition crisis. - Gold has become a central, fungible revenue stream funding the warring sides, enabling advanced weaponry and a broader regional economy around illicit exports (official gold to Egypt; unofficial exports to Dubai). - Regional powers—especially the UAE—play a pivotal role,
2026-05-24‘Erosion of a country’s future’
Summary: - A joint UNDP and Institute for Security Studies report details Sudan’s severe economic collapse since the 2023 war between the army and RSF. Even with a peace in 2026, GDP could be $18.8 billion lower by 2043, underscoring deep, lasting damage to the economy’s foundations—agriculture, industry, services, and state institutions. - 2023 alone saw about $6.4 billion GDP loss, driven by infrastructure destruction. GDP fell from $26 billion in 2023 amid widespread disru
2026-05-24Sudan's Conflict: Interests Fueling War
Summary: The article analyzes Sudan’s deep, multifaceted conflict where both the military and the RSF have strong, entrenched interests in maintaining the war. It highlights how cronies and kleptocracy fuel the power balance, with figures like Hemedti accumulating wealth through paramilitary control of the economy. Foreign powers are actively involved, arming and backing different sides (e.g., Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) and complicating any peace process. A proposed Qua
2026-05-24UN Envoy Urges Civilian Rule Transition in S
Summary: UN envoy Pekka Haavisto calls for Sudan to move from military rule to civilian governance, highlighting a growing consensus among key Sudanese actors. The UN aims to strengthen civil society and political groups to prepare for a larger future role in any transition, while mediation continues between the army and RSF. Negotiations are factoring in excluding Islamist-aligned groups (including the Muslim Brotherhood) from future arrangements. Key challenges remain on ce
2026-05-24Sudan at Three Years
Summary: - The Sudan conflict, now in its third year, persists with ongoing fighting in North Darfur and clashes across the country, and has shifted flashpoints to Kordofan (central Sudan) between the SAF and RSF. - External actors remain deeply involved, sustaining the war through weapons transfers and a regional network of supply routes, logistics hubs, and financial channels. The RSF is closely linked to the UAE (via Libya, Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan) with gold smuggling
2026-05-24