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Taqaddum coalition uncertain about attending AU's Sudan summit

The Taqaddum movement claims that there was insufficient consultation on the agenda and list of participants invited to the pan-African institution's extraordinary summit on Sudan, due to begin on 10 July. As such, it is reluctant to send representatives.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2024

Inner circles | Sudan
The Bashir old guard in Hemeti's ranks

Key figures in the ousted regime of Omar al-Bashir now gravitate around the RSF paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, despite his claim of battling the regular army in part to rid Sudan of the former president's stalwarts.

Subscribers only Politics 28.06.2024

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemeti, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary commander in Khartoum on 8 June 2022.

Sudan
Taqaddum civil movement struggles to organise expansion meet

The coalition led by Sudanese former prime minister Abdalla Hamdok is keen to bring in more political movements. But its ambitions clash with regional interests in the country's civil war.

Subscribers only Politics 08.05.2024

Former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok, in December 2019.

South Sudan
Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan's opposition leader wants to make the most of the popularity of the country's only woman governor, whose achievements have made her someone worth wooing but have also sparked internal rivalry.

Subscribers only Politics 16.04.2024

South Sudan
Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

Barring a dramatic turn of events, South Sudan's main political foes are likely to once more postpone the general election rescheduled for the end of the year. Reasons cited include delays in institutional reforms, insecurity and an economic crisis.

Subscribers only Politics 21.03.2024

South Sudan's first vice president, Riek Machar, and president, Salva Kiir, in 2019.

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

With just a few months to go before South Sudan's presidential election, the head of state and his chief opponent are vying for control of the oil-rich Unity State. Its governor, Joseph Monytuil, who is close to the president, is likely to play a decisive role.

Subscribers only Politics 12.03.2024

Sudan
Rebel group SPLM-N sets conditions for joining Taqaddum movement

The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces, aka Taqaddum, is formalising talks with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N).

Subscribers only Politics 13.02.2024

South Sudan
Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

South Sudan's president is currently making do with the governor of Jonglei State, who is an opposition politician. But increasing violence in the region could prove to be a game-changer.

Subscribers only Politics 19.01.2024

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Dubai on 2 December 2023.

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

Despite international sanctions against him, South Sudan construction magnate Benjamin Bol Mel has taken over the re-election campaign of President Salva Kiir, who needs his business networks.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.01.2024

South Sudan
Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

The South Sudanese president is hoping to put an end to insecurity in Warrap state, his birthplace and electoral stronghold. He has appointed a new governor who will have to navigate between the interests of local barons and government heavyweights.

Subscribers only Politics 21.12.2023

South Sudan
Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

President Salva Kiir kicked off his election campaign in his stronghold of Bahr-el-Ghazal in July. Now he plans to strike a blow in the stronghold of his main rival.

Subscribers only Politics 27.11.2023

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (L), and South Sudan's opposition leader Riek Machar in Juba on 3 April 2022.

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

President Salva Kiir is counting on his second vice president to help quell the insecurity and a rebellion barely under control in Central Equatoria. The third-highest ranking member of government hails from that region and is one of the few South Sudanese politicians to enjoy a good reputation.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2023

From left, South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, Second Vice President James Wani Igga and Third Vice President Taban Deng Ga, attend their swearing in ceremony in Juba, South Sudan on 22 February 2020.

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Since becoming governor of one of Salva Kiir's electoral strongholds in 2021, Rin Tueny Mabor has made steps towards stabilising the region. Though criticised for a lack of transparency in his methods, his results could prove useful to the president when running for re-election next year.

Subscribers only Politics 20.10.2023

South Sudan
Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

As it becomes increasingly clear that South Sudan's opposition leader and first VP Riek Machar is under house arrest, his party is threatening to boycott next year's elections. The East African regional bloc IGAD is due to consider his case shortly.

Subscribers only Politics 31.08.2023

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, 3 February 2023.

Sudan
Fresh talks take place in Addis Ababa for Sudan's civil front

A handful of Sudanese politicians and former rebels met in Addis Ababa on 14 and 15 August to try to establish a third voice in the conflict between Hemeti's RSF and al-Burhan's SAF.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.08.2023

Sudan
UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

With the help of local police, the United Nations Development Programme wants to identify abuses perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's regular army. But budgetary hurdles may lie ahead.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2023

Sudan
Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

In light of the failed US-Saudi-led talks, Europe's diplomats are trying to get actors from civil society and political parties on the same page, a task fraught with difficulties given the many points that divide them.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2023

South Sudan
Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

On top of criticism from the international community over the lack of progress in organising next year's general election, the South Sudanese president is facing internal political pressure. If he fails to take the necessary measures, he could lose support within his own camp.

Subscribers only Politics 07.07.2023

South Sudan's president Salva Kiir in Juba, South Sudan, on 3 February 2023.

Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

The Rapid Support Forces retain control of one of Sudan's two refineries. The need to keep South Sudanese oil flowing to these facilities has so far spared the long pipeline to Khartoum and Port Sudan from attack.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 18.05.2023

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have kept hold of the Al Jaili refinery located 60 km north of Khartoum.

South Sudan
Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

Defence minister and opposition figure Angelina Teny was sacked in early March by South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, who is seeking to regain control over the army. The move sparked an outcry.

Subscribers only Politics 20.03.2023

South Sudan's vice president Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir at the State House in Juba, South Sudan, on 20 February 2020.

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Taqaddum coalition uncertain about attending AU's Sudan summit

Inner circles | Sudan
The Bashir old guard in Hemeti's ranks

Sudan
Taqaddum civil movement struggles to organise expansion meet

South Sudan
Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan
Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

Sudan
Rebel group SPLM-N sets conditions for joining Taqaddum movement

South Sudan
Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

South Sudan
Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

South Sudan
Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

South Sudan
Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

Sudan
Fresh talks take place in Addis Ababa for Sudan's civil front

Sudan
UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

Sudan
Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

South Sudan
Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

South Sudan
Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

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Sudan Taqaddum coalition uncertain about attending AU's Sudan summit

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Sudan Taqaddum civil movement struggles to organise expansion meet

South Sudan Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

South Sudan Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

Sudan Rebel group SPLM-N sets conditions for joining Taqaddum movement

South Sudan Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

South Sudan Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

South Sudan Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

South Sudan Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

South Sudan VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

South Sudan Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

South Sudan Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

Sudan Fresh talks take place in Addis Ababa for Sudan's civil front

Sudan UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

Sudan Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

South Sudan Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

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South Sudan Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

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Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Sudan
Taqaddum coalition uncertain about attending AU's Sudan summit

Inner circles | Sudan
The Bashir old guard in Hemeti's ranks

Sudan
Taqaddum civil movement struggles to organise expansion meet

South Sudan
Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan
Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

Sudan
Rebel group SPLM-N sets conditions for joining Taqaddum movement

South Sudan
Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

South Sudan
Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

South Sudan
Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

South Sudan
Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

South Sudan
Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

Sudan
Fresh talks take place in Addis Ababa for Sudan's civil front

Sudan
UN working on survey of crimes against civilians

Sudan
Brussels attempts conflict resolution through political concord

South Sudan
Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan divvy up refineries and prepare for war of attrition

South Sudan
Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking