insert_link Africa Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt [ad_1] U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt starting October 30 for meetings on the crisis in Sudan. During his trip, the Special Envoy will meet with Sudanese civil society leaders and government officials from the host countries, as well as with multilateral leaders. The Special Envoy will emphasize the need for immediate humanitarian access into and within all regions of […] todayOctober 31, 2024 3
News Sudan: UK Activists Accuse Arsenal F.C. of ‘Sportswashing’ Sudan Over UAE Ties [ad_1] London — Protestors from London For Sudan and Action For Sudan gathered outside Emirates Stadium during the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match on Sunday, urging Arsenal F.C. to end its sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines due to the UAE's alleged role in Sudan's escalating humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement released yesterday, London For Sudan and Action For Sudan highlighted the alarming surge in violence in El Gezira, which has escalated following the recent defection of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces […] todayOctober 30, 2024 2
Africa Africa Summit – Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan [ad_1] Nairobi — COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice African leaders should prioritize rights-driven solutions to the crises in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan at the 23rd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) scheduled in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Summit participants should discuss steps to end the atrocities in eastern Congo by the armed group M23, the Rwandan military, the Congolese security […] todayOctober 28, 2024 2
Africa Africa: The Deepfake Is a Powerful Weapon in the War in Sudan [ad_1] While still rudimentary - voice-cloning models can't yet relay convincing Sudanese dialects - the use of Deepfakes is now routinely used on Sudan's violent, if bloodless, alternative battlefield: social media. In April 2024, an image of a building engulfed in flames went viral on Facebook in Sudan. The image was widely shared with captions that claimed the building was part of Al-Jazeera University in Wad Madani city, and the Sudanese army had bombed it. Many political leaders and public […] todayOctober 24, 2024 2
News Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win [ad_1] Benghazi — Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain varied regarding the upcoming against Niger and Angola. Sudan's national team delivered a glimmer of hope with a 2-0 win over the four-time AFCON champions Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The match, played on Tuesday at Benghazi Stadium in Libya, brought Sudan within one point of qualification for the tournament, set […] todayOctober 21, 2024 5
News Sudan/Ghana: Appiah Disappointed Sudan Won At Ghana’s Expense [ad_1] The Head Coach of Sudan's national team, James Kwasi Appiah, has indicated that he is happy Sudan beat Ghana to boost its chances of qualifying to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco but expressed his disappointment the win came at the expense of Ghana. The former head coach of the Black Stars stated this in his post-game conference after Sudan beat Ghana 2-0 in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Sudan's win improved the team's points tally to seven in Group F […] todayOctober 18, 2024 2
Africa Africa: World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast On Sudan Conflict [ad_1] TLDR World Bank revises 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth forecast to 3% due to ongoing civil war in Sudan impacting regional activity. Conflict in Sudan displaces 11 million people and causes economic collapse, with Sudan's economy projected to contract by 15.1% in 2024. Excluding Sudan, Sub-Saharan Africa expected to grow by 3.5% next year, with forecasted average growth of 4% in 2025 and 2026 driven by private consumption and investment. The World Bank has revised down its 2024 economic […] todayOctober 16, 2024 1
News Senegal/Ghana: Senegal, Uganda and DR Congo Seal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Places, Sudan Sink Ghana [ad_1] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday. Tanzania 0-2 DR Congo: Meschack Elia brace seals victory DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Morocco. After a goalless first half, Meschack Elia […] todayOctober 16, 2024 1
Africa Africa: AU Urges Dialogue, ‘Rejects Military Solutions’ in Sudan [ad_1] El Fasher / Adré / Port Sudan / Entebbe — The African Union's Peace and Security Council* (PSC) has called on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to immediately lift the siege on North Darfur's capital of El Fasher, ensuring safe humanitarian access. Following its 1235th meeting on 9 October 2024, the PSC condemned the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis across Darfur, describing the situation as an "unprecedented catastrophe." The council's communique reaffirmed the African Union's (AU) commitment to supporting […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3