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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicSudan

Topic: Sudan

US sanctions Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, leader of Sudanese Armed Forces over war crimes

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said the US was focused on ending the conflict in Sudan and that the SAF was responsible for the routine & intentional denial of human rights.

UK urges Sudan to cooperate with aid organisations to address country’s food security situation

In statement at UNSC, Ambassador James Kariuki noted that famine is spreading rapidly with over 630,000 people at risk.

UN agencies urge humanitarian action in Sudan amid spreading famine

The agencies warned that more than half of Sudan’s population – some 24.6 million people – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity.

Military rule is on the rise in Africa. Some blame Russia

Some emphasise pre-independence weaknesses such as poverty and corruption that made Africans disenchanted with democracy.

UK announces £113 million aid package for Sudan

The aid package will support UN and NGO partners in providing vital assistance, including food, cash, shelter, medical care, water, and sanitation.

UN agencies warn of ‘spiraling humanitarian crisis’ in Sudan

The crisis has led to one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with over 10 million Sudanese displaced multiple times and over 800,000 refugees hosted within Sudan.

ASEAN Secretary-General meets Acting Foreign Minister of Sudan

The meeting Friday was significant in strengthening Sudan's relationship with the bloc.

Famine declared in Sudan’s Zamzam camp

An estimated 730,000 children in the conflict-ridden country are at risk of severe acute malnutrition.

UN Under-Secretary General calls for urgent aid to avert looming famine in Sudan

According to the latest UN report, more than 25 million people, over half the population, is facing acute food insecurity, with 18 percent of them in emergency Phase, risking famine.

UNICEF calls for an immediate ceasefire to deliver aid to vulnerable children in Sudan

The UNICEF report states that more than half of the country's 24 million children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.