AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Access in Sudan: The UN World Food Programme condemned an airstrike on two clearly marked WFP food trucks in South Kordofan that killed one driver as the vehicles traveled from Dilling to Kadugli, calling for a prompt investigation and accountability. Civilian Toll in Kordofan: A Sudan Doctors Network report said RSF drone strikes hit a university dormitory and a shelter for displaced families in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, killing at least 10 and wounding dozens, with officials trading blame. Medical Relief: Qatar Red Crescent Society launched a multidisciplinary medical convoy from Qatar to Bahri Teaching Hospital in Khartoum State, planning up to 116 free surgeries over a week for displaced and underprivileged patients. War and Power Politics: A former civilian member of Sudan’s ruling Sovereignty Council told Sky News Arabia that Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is “clinging” to the war to keep his position, warning that fighting has become a tool for power. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s President al-Sisi met Sudan’s Burhan in El-Alamein to push efforts to end the war and strengthen bilateral ties, while leaders from Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met to coordinate amid Ethiopia’s Tigray escalation.

Ethiopia–Tigray: Ethiopian federal forces have reportedly retaken Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle after rebels withdrew, with residents warning of looting and lawlessness as communications remain disrupted—raising fresh fears the renewed fighting could spread across the Horn. Regional diplomacy: Egypt is hosting a four-way summit in New Alamein on Sunday with Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to coordinate on regional issues amid Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions and renewed Tigray clashes. Sudan violence: In North Kordofan’s Umm Badr area, the Sudan Doctors Network says RSF carried out an attack that killed more than 25 civilians, with allegations of ethnic targeting and calls for an independent UN investigation. Humanitarian access: A US senior advisor met UN relief chief Tom Fletcher to press for expanded humanitarian access and civilian protection in Sudan and the DRC, including support for aid delivery in Darfur and Kordofan. Sudan–RSF conflict in Blue Nile: The Sudanese army claims it inflicted heavy losses on RSF and SPLM-N in Blue Nile, while authorities also accuse RSF of drone strikes on the governor’s house and civilian sites in Damazin.

Sudan War Crimes Allegations: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF “executed” over 25 civilians in North Kordofan’s Umm Badr, with claims of ethnic targeting and calls for an independent UN probe. Blue Nile Drone Strikes: Sudanese authorities report RSF drone attacks on the governor’s house and civilian sites in Damazin, as the war grinds on. North Kordofan Frontline: The Sudanese army says it seized Al-Mazroub (West Bara locality) from RSF, aiming to cut supply lines and push toward West Kordofan. Fuel Shortage Pushes Prices Up: Reports say fuel scarcity—linked to global disruptions and import limits—has paralyzed transport and boosted black-market petrol prices. Ethiopia Spillover Worries: As fighting in Tigray intensifies, AFP and Reuters report TPLF leaders and fighters leaving Mekelle and federal forces retaking Alula Aba Nega airport; the AU urges restraint as Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt tensions escalate, with Egypt set to host a four-way summit including Sudan’s Burhan. Diplomatic Pressure on Nile Talks: Ethiopia’s water minister rejects Egypt’s demands for prior approval over Nile projects, citing Aswan High Dam displacement and the 2015 Declaration of Principles.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Food insecurity is worsening in Yemen and Sudan as fighting disrupts access and funding runs short; WFP warns it needs about $109m soon or it will run out of food stocks and money for newly displaced families and those already supported. Sudan Diplomacy: A report says Washington’s push for an unconditional Sudan ceasefire has backfired, leaving both sides with fewer exit options and making a deal harder to reach. Ethiopia–Eritrea Escalation: Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and expelled 10 diplomats; Eritrea immediately severed ties, raising fears the Tigray conflict could spill into a wider Horn of Africa war. Regional Pressure: The African Union urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to use diplomatic channels and restraint as tensions rise. Sudan Politics: Ousted President Omar al-Bashir was moved to a Khartoum military hospital; his lawyer says he needs treatment abroad, while family says permission is still unclear. Crime & Scams: In Nairobi, police arrested 14 suspects in a fake currency and gold scam raid, including three serving police officers.

Sudan Ceasefire Clash: A Sudanese army adviser rejected a US-proposed 90-day ceasefire, warning it could amount to a Libya-style partition and arguing the RSF must be withdrawn from cities under international monitoring. Humanitarian Access: Sudan extended the Adre border crossing with Chad for three more months to keep aid flowing until Dec. 31, despite concerns the RSF uses the route to move weapons and fighters. Civilian Toll in Kordofan: RSF drones hit Kordofan University dormitories in El-Obeid, killing at least five civilians and injuring 47, according to doctors, with rights groups calling it a violation of international law. Bashir Update: Former president Omar al-Bashir is receiving treatment at an army hospital in Khartoum, as his family renews calls for permission to travel abroad for medical care. Regional Pressure: Sudan’s dispute with US and RSF-linked politics is unfolding alongside wider Horn tensions, including Ethiopia’s escalating conflict and diplomatic break with Eritrea.

RSF Drone Strike on Students: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF drones hit Kordofan University dorms in El-Obeid, killing at least five and wounding 47, with attacks on education facilities condemned as violations of international humanitarian law. Bashir’s Medical Exit Stalls: Omar al-Bashir was transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for treatment, but his lawyer says he still needs final approval to leave Sudan; his family disputes any official authorization. Burhan Rejects US Truce Link: Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan publicly dismissed US visa conditions tied to an unconditional three-month ceasefire, warning Sudan won’t be pressured or “blackmailed.” Sudan Dialogue Moves Forward: Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue preparations shift from organizing to broad consultations, with the next phase focused on persuading fractured political forces to sit at one table. Women’s Rights Alarm: Women’s groups report widespread sexual violence, exploitation and detention of women and girls across Sudan, citing cases involving RSF members and urging stronger protection and accountability. Regional Arms Allegations: Malawi’s anti-corruption agency arrested former army chief Paul Valentino Phiri over alleged illegal arms trafficking linked to Sudan, following earlier investigative claims.

Sudan-UN & RSF Accusations: Sudan told the UN it has evidence the UAE is arming and backing the RSF, warning this is worsening the war and destabilizing the region. Red Sea Security: Houthi forces expanded control around Mocha and islands near Bab al-Mandeb, raising risks for shipping and for Red Sea states including Sudan’s neighbors. Ceasefire Push Under Fire: A US-backed Sudan ceasefire plan could steer the country toward a Libya-style partition, a senior adviser to Sudan’s army leadership warned, criticizing the proposal’s direction. Bashir Medical Transfer: Former president Omar al-Bashir was moved from Merowe to a Khartoum hospital for tests after new symptoms appeared, with talk of possible travel abroad still unconfirmed. Regional Diplomacy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated support for Gulf security and stability as indivisible, while also signaling continued backing for Sudan’s unity and stability in separate regional messaging. Humanitarian Funding Pressure: UNHCR warned severe funding cuts could leave 8.3 million displaced people without vital aid, including in Sudan-linked displacement flows.

Sudan War & Diplomacy: Sudan’s UN envoy accused the UAE of worsening the war by backing the RSF, saying Emirati support goes beyond arms to media and AI campaigns and attacks on infrastructure. Humanitarian Crisis: UNHCR warned that severe funding cuts could leave 8.3 million refugees and displaced people without vital protection, with Sudan among the hardest hit. Political Outreach: Somoud, led by Abdalla Hamdok, hired a US consultancy for strategic advice, media relations and government affairs as it pushes for an end to the war and a political process. Justice & Accountability: A Geneva-focused piece argues Sudan’s army should face judgment too, not only its rival, after UN Human Rights Council testimony raised war-crimes concerns against both SAF and RSF. Regional Context: Saudi and UAE leaders met in Riyadh amid a Gulf thaw, while the wider Horn of Africa remains tense as fighting in Ethiopia threatens spillover.

UN diplomacy and global divisions: UN chief António Guterres’ farewell remarks at UNGA underscored widening cracks between powers, with wars, rights abuses, hunger and climate all flagged as worsening. Sudan at the UN: Sudan’s foreign minister and UN envoy pressed for an end to foreign interference and rejected imposed solutions, while Sudan also accused the UAE of backing the RSF and destabilizing the region. Chemical weapons spotlight: A Washington screening of “The Invisible Weapon” renewed calls for an independent probe into alleged chemical weapons use in Sudan, with US senator Chris Van Hollen urging OPCW action. Humanitarian funding squeeze: UNHCR warned that severe funding cuts could leave 8.3 million refugees and displaced people without vital protection, including in Sudan. Regional security pressures: Ethiopia’s renewed fighting and accusations involving Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt raised fears of spillover across the Horn, while Red Sea war-risk costs climbed as Yemen-linked attacks keep corridors under strain. Sudan conflict on the ground: A drone strike hit a market in West Kordofan, killing 28 and injuring 23. Diplomatic/military ties: Azerbaijan and Sudan discussed military-technical cooperation, while Saudi leadership met UAE officials amid Yemen and Red Sea tensions.

Saudi-Sudan Diplomacy: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Riyadh’s support for Sudan’s stability, unity and territorial integrity in a call with TSC Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, backing efforts for development and the return of displaced people and refugees. UNGA Spotlight on Sudan: Sudan’s foreign minister used the UN General Assembly’s final day to demand an end to foreign interference and called for the RSF to be dismantled, while also criticizing the US for blocking Burhan’s visa. Aid Crisis Warning: UNHCR warned that severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and forcibly displaced people without vital assistance, as protection services face collapse. Regional Tensions Spill Over: Ethiopia’s army chief accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces; Sudan rejected the claims as baseless and Egypt denied backing armed groups. Humanitarian Response in Kordofan: Qatar Charity reported emergency food aid for people displaced by fighting in North Kordofan and for families affected by cyclone and heavy rains in Um Rawaba. Sports Note (Sudan in qualifiers): In AFCON 2027 Group 10, Senegal beat Ethiopia 1-0; Sudan sit third with 3 points after Ethiopia remain winless.

Humanitarian Funding Crisis: UNHCR warned that “severe” funding cuts could strip nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people of access to aid this year, as available funding fell from $5.2bn (2024) to $3.9bn (2025) and only 32% of the 2026 need had arrived by July. Sudan at the UN: Sudan’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly that “foreign interference must end” and demanded RSF disarmament, while also accusing the US of blocking a visa for Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Chemical Weapons Push: Rights advocates in Geneva urged the UN and OPCW to send an independent mission to investigate allegations of chlorine-based chemical weapons use in Sudan’s war. UAE Calls for Ceasefire: The UAE used its UNGA address to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan and a political process excluding both warring parties and extremist groups. Regional Tensions: Ethiopia’s army chief renewed accusations that Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt back Tigray-linked forces, while Sudan’s armed forces rejected the claims as baseless.

Sudan War Update: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed to press on against the RSF after the US withheld his UN visa, while strikes hit Khartoum and other cities and Khartoum rejected the idea of “blackmail” tied to a ceasefire. RSF Accusations in Kordofan: North Kordofan authorities accused RSF of drone strikes on civilian facilities in El-Obeid, including a sports city and Shikan University College, as Sudanese doctors also alleged RSF looted hospitals in recaptured areas. Ethiopia-Tigray Fallout: Ethiopia’s army chief accused Sudan and Egypt (and Eritrea) of backing Tigray forces; Sudan dismissed the claims as baseless amid renewed fighting and reports of towns changing hands in Afar and Amhara. Humanitarian Pressure: UNHCR said more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to Chad this year, with crossings surging and women and girls reporting violence on the journey. Aid for Children: France announced support for UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund to help prevent and treat malnutrition in Darfur and Kordofan, targeting children under five and pregnant women.

Khartoum’s Return, But No Life: After the army recaptured Khartoum, about 2.7 million people came back—but many now say the city is still unlivable, with power cuts, lack of water, jobs and medicine pushing families to leave again, including one elderly woman who decided to go to the UAE. RSF Drone War in Central Sudan: The RSF hit fuel depots in Al Jazirah’s Umm Alila area near Wad Madani, sparking fires that civil defence said were contained; both sides also traded claims of drone shootdowns across Sudan. US Pressure and a Civilian Track: US envoy Massad Boulos said Washington is using a wider pressure toolkit—sanctions and moves to expand an arms embargo—while backing a civilian Sudanese-led dialogue under the Berlin principles. Sudan Rejects Ethiopia Claims: Khartoum dismissed Ethiopia’s accusation that it backs Ethiopian opposition groups, warning it won’t accept threats to sovereignty and saying RSF support continues from Ethiopian territory. UNGA 81 and UN Credibility: An editorial argues the UN is becoming more irrelevant as wars persist, while UNGA debates and diplomacy continue to fall short of stopping conflict. Horn of Africa Spillover Risk: Analysts warn renewed fighting in Ethiopia could widen instability toward the Red Sea, with shifting alliances raising the stakes for the region.

Sudan War & Diplomacy: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected a US visa denial, saying Khartoum “will not respond to pressure or blackmail” and vowed to keep fighting the RSF, as Washington links access to an unconditional three-month truce; the dispute has reignited questions about who represents Sudan at the UN. Frontline Updates: RSF drones hit the Umm Alila fuel depot near Wad Madani in El Gezira, while both sides traded claims of drone shootdowns across Sudan, including North Kordofan and the Blue Nile. Humanitarian Reality in Khartoum: Returnees to the capital say power, water, jobs and medicine remain scarce, with many families leaving again despite the army’s push to come back. Economy & Civilian Strain: Child labour is rising in Blue Nile as displacement and worsening living costs push families to send children to work, with limited funding for child-protection programs. Regional Spillover Watch: Ethiopia’s army chief accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an armed alliance aimed at removing Abiy Ahmed, as fighting spreads beyond Tigray and fears grow of wider conflict.

Khartoum’s return, reality check: After the army recaptured Khartoum last year, about 2.7 million people have reportedly come back—but many say the city is still unlivable, with power and water cutting out for days, unemployment rising, and medicine scarce, even as the airport reopens and markets restart. US-Sudan visa standoff: Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sudan “will not yield to pressure or blackmail” after the US withheld his visa to attend the UN General Assembly, while UN chief António Guterres voiced concern over the denial. Human rights probe questioned: A UN human rights expert said a Sudan investigation committee appears heavily weighted toward abuses by the RSF, raising doubts about transparency and fairness. Health facilities hit in North Kordofan: Sudan Doctors Network accused the RSF of looting and destroying Sodari Rural Hospital, leaving equipment in ruins and cutting essential services for tens of thousands. Diplomacy and maritime stakes: A report says Sudan and Saudi Arabia are pushing ahead on a long-stalled maritime boundary file despite the lack of elected institutions, with critics warning about constitutional legitimacy.

Sudan-US Ceasefire Tension: Washington has not issued a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to attend UNGA talks, with Khartoum calling it a “clear violation” of the Headquarters Agreement and linking the delay to Burhan’s stance on a proposed 90-day ceasefire. Khartoum Frontline Update: The Sudanese Armed Forces and allied fighters captured Sodari in North Kordofan, extending gains westward as RSF still holds parts of the locality. Chemical Weapons Pressure: International experts are calling for an independent probe into alleged chemical weapons use in the Sudan war, warning against blame before site access and lab testing. Humanitarian & Rights Watch: UN-linked calls continue for a humanitarian truce and accountability, including growing demands for an independent investigation into alleged chemical attacks. Climate Shock for Sudan: A new study warns a “super El Niño” could drive major heat deaths, projecting tens of thousands of additional heat-related deaths in Sudan.