Press Releases

Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. With...

Libya’s Eastern Parliament Pledges Unwavering Support for Sudan

(MENAFN) Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives reaffirmed its unwavering backing for Sudan on Sunday amid ongoing regional instability, reported a Libyan news agency. During a Benghazi meeting, Libya’s eastern Minister of African Affairs,...

Sudan, AU Talk on Reinstating Membership

(MENAFN) Sudan and the African Union (AU) have engaged in talks regarding the reinstatement of the nation’s membership in the bloc, a news agency reported on Wednesday. Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris and the head of the African Union...

Sudan Reports Over 113,600 Cholera Cases, 3,000 Deaths

(MENAFN) Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has infected more than 113,600 individuals and claimed over 3,000 lives since July 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday. The outbreak’s case fatality ratio...

Sudan Witnesses Severe Cholera Crisis

(MENAFN) Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has affected over 113,600 individuals and resulted in more than 3,000 deaths across the country since July 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. The...

Medical Teams International President & CEO Advocates for Increased Mental Health Support for Children in Sudan

Portland, Oregon USA, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Teams International President & CEO, Eric Ha, is calling for an expanded response to the critical mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs of children in Sudan. He is...

EU Announces Extension of Sanctions on Sudan’s Instigators Until 2026

(MENAFN) The European Union announced on Monday that it has prolonged its sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for undermining Sudan’s political transition and exacerbating the country’s instability. Originally set to expire in...

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Sudan’s El Fasher

(MENAFN) The humanitarian crisis in El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, has worsened dramatically, with deadly violence and fresh waves of displacement intensifying the suffering of civilians, United Nations officials reported on Monday. Meanwhile,...

Sudan Opposes Foreign Interference in Internal Matters

(MENAFN) Sudan on Saturday expressed support for regional and international initiatives aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and halting attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), while firmly opposing any foreign interference in its...

Sudan's RSF Launches Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure, Power Station

(MENAFN) Sudan's paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched drone attacks on Sunday, hitting a power station and other civilian infrastructure in White Nile State, central Sudan, according to a statement from Sudan's Transitional...

Polio Vaccine Market Size Projected to Reach USD 1406.89 Million by 2034

Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global polio vaccine market size was valued at USD 861.25 million in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 1406.89 million by 2034, rising at a 5.03% CAGR, a study published by Towards Healthcare a...

Tragic Libya Boat Overturn Leaves 61 Sudanese Migrants Dead

(MENAFN) A vessel carrying 74 migrants overturned near Libya’s northeastern coast, resulting in the deaths of 61 individuals, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred on September 13 off the shore...

Sudan Pulls Troops from Khartoum

(MENAFN) Sudan’s interim administration has declared the withdrawal of military forces from the capital, Khartoum. The decision is intended to allow civilians who had escaped the city to come back after over two years of a harsh internal conflict...

Sudan’s interim government announces withdrawal of troops from capital

(MENAFN) Sudan’s transitional government has announced the pullback of military forces from Khartoum, allowing residents who fled the city during a prolonged civil war to begin returning. The conflict, which has lasted over two years, has left the...

UN Renews Sanctions on Sudan Over Darfur Crisis

(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council on Friday voted to renew sanctions on Sudan due to the ongoing situation in the Darfur region, extending the restrictions for another year. In a unanimous decision, all 15 council members approved...

Sudan Announces 4-Month Extension of Adre Border Crossing Access

(MENAFN) The Sudanese government declared on Tuesday that the Adre border crossing with Chad will stay open for an additional four months to facilitate the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict. In an official statement,...

Sudan Reports Over 100,000 Cholera Cases in One Year

(MENAFN) More than 100,000 cholera cases have been recorded in Sudan over the past year, as the country grapples with both a devastating humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian...

RSF Strikes Spark Power Outages Across Sudan’s Khartoum

(MENAFN) Drone attacks launched by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have struck critical infrastructure in Khartoum state, triggering widespread power outages, according to local reports on Tuesday. Media, citing eyewitness accounts, reported...

Cholera Grips Eastern Sudan with Seven More Deaths Reported

(MENAFN) A medical group reported on Wednesday that cholera has caused seven additional deaths and 350 new infections in Kassala State, eastern Sudan, highlighting a worsening health crisis. The Sudan Doctors Network highlighted serious worries...

South Africa Demands Immediate Halt to Hostilities in Sudan

(MENAFN) South Africa has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and renewed efforts for both parties to re-enter negotiations, highlighting the urgency of an "inclusive dialogue" to resolve the ongoing conflict that has persisted since April...