War in Sudan has devastated the country’s agricultural sector, displacing farmers, destroying irrigation systems and collapsing supply chains, which has turned formerly productive regions into major hunger hotspots. A World Vision report estimates that 40,000 square kilometres of farmland have been lost and highlights surging food insecurity, widespread malnutrition and the shutdown of most health facilities. Key agricultural schemes such as Al-Jazeera and Rahad have suffered massive financial losses, while studies show severe production declines across Darfur and Kordofan. Experts warn that the conflict has also damaged natural resources and long-term economic prospects. Recovery requires urgent restoration of agricultural infrastructure, improved humanitarian access and investment in climate‑resilient systems.

A Sudanese court sentenced Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in El Geneina, including the killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abkar. The court detailed systematic attacks on the Masalit tribe, including mass killings, arson, destruction of institutions, sexual violence and forced displacement, resulting in 15,000 deaths and 750,000 displaced people. It ordered the confiscation of all RSF assets and urged Interpol to pursue arrests. The RSF rejected the ruling as politically motivated, reflecting an ongoing struggle for legitimacy between the RSF and the Sudan Armed Forces.

A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, his deputy, and 14 others to death for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes linked to attacks in El Geneina and the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abkar. The ruling, delivered in absentia, details systematic violence against the Masalit tribe, including mass killings, destruction of infrastructure, starvation tactics, and targeted assassinations. The RSF rejected the verdict as politically motivated, reflecting deep institutional rivalry with the Sudan Armed Forces. The court also ordered the seizure of RSF assets and called for international assistance to arrest the defendants.

Reduced US‑Iran tensions are opening diplomatic space for renewed focus on Sudan’s war, which has been overshadowed by other global crises. Analysts say the conflict’s regional entanglements, strategic location and humanitarian fallout make it increasingly difficult for international actors to ignore. The waning of competing Middle Eastern confrontations could revive stalled mediation efforts such as the Jeddah process, though Sudan’s political landscape has shifted since 2023. Regional powers, international organisations and security concerns in neighbouring states all elevate the urgency for renewed engagement, while new US terrorism designations tied to Iran may draw further global attention toward ending the conflict.

Sudan’s military junta signaled readiness to participate in Saudi‑US mediation as the country’s war approaches 1,000 days, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by mass displacement, famine conditions, and atrocities in North Darfur following the RSF’s consolidation of control. Donald Trump said he began engaging after a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prompting renewed attention to the conflict. Regional and international bodies, including Igad, the AU, UN, and Arab League, agreed to coordinate efforts behind a Saudi‑led humanitarian initiative. Analysts warn that while high‑level engagement could be a turning point, meaningful progress requires sustained, coordinated diplomatic pressure as conditions continue to deteriorate.

Sudan’s civil war has forced its major football clubs to relocate abroad, dismantling the country’s sports infrastructure, economy and youth development systems. Al Hilal and Al Merreikh now play in foreign leagues such as Rwanda’s after stadiums, training grounds and commercial structures in Sudan collapsed. The displacement has erased income streams, halted academies, and derailed the careers of young players lacking records for scouting. For many Sudanese, the clubs now serve as emotional symbols of national identity in exile. Despite the turmoil, the national team has achieved success, qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and advancing in other international competitions, while many players have moved to the Libyan league to stay active. Rebuilding Sudan’s football ecosystem will require years once the war ends.

Sudan’s civil war has forced major football clubs such as Al Hilal and Al Merrikh to relocate to foreign leagues, turning the sport into a symbol of a displaced nation. The collapse of domestic football has devastated livelihoods, halted youth development pipelines, and fractured an emerging sports economy. Despite the upheaval, the Sudanese national team continues to perform internationally, offering rare moments of pride. Football now acts as a vital emotional link for displaced Sudanese communities, yet rebuilding the country’s football infrastructure and ecosystem will require years even after the conflict ends.

RSF forces seized El Fasher, triggering widespread international condemnation amid reports of mass killings, starvation tactics, and ethnic violence. The AU, Igad, the UN, and Western governments warned of escalating atrocities and demanded a ceasefire and humanitarian access, while famine threatens millions across Darfur. Mediation efforts remain stalled, and regional bodies have limited influence as the conflict deepens and civilian suffering grows.

The International Criminal Court convicted Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb for 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004, marking a long-delayed step toward accountability. Rights groups welcomed the ruling but warned that renewed conflict between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces is creating new victims and widening the impunity gap. Key perpetrators from the earlier conflict, including Omar al-Bashir and Ahmed Haroun, remain at large. Human rights organisations urged stronger international cooperation with the ICC to ensure enforcement of arrest warrants and meaningful reparations for victims. The verdict comes as the ICC faces political pressure and sanctions, underscoring challenges ahead for global justice efforts.

The United States imposed movement restrictions on Sudan’s delegation for the 80th UN General Assembly, limiting travel to a 25-mile radius in New York and reflecting Washington’s increasingly strained relationship with Sudan’s military government. Although Abdel Fattah al-Burhan did not attend, the restrictions remained in effect and continue a pattern of limits previously placed on Sudanese officials. Similar restrictions also apply to officials from countries such as Iran, typically justified by U.S. authorities on security or diplomatic grounds. The move is part of broader international efforts, including U.S., UK, and EU sanctions, aimed at pressuring Sudan’s military and paramilitary factions amid the ongoing conflict that has caused tens of thousands of deaths, massive displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis.