Saturday, September 19, 2026
1. The United States renews its call for a humanitarian truce in Sudan for 90 days; US adviser Massad Boulos says Washington is "deeply concerned" about the humanitarian situation and is pressing for arrangements that allow unimpeded access for aid (Source: African media — September 18)
2. The United Nations announces that 8.6 million people are still internally displaced in Sudan, with 4.9 million returnees recorded, and the International Organization for Migration warns that the emergency supply stock will run out within two weeks (Source: UN agencies — September 18)
3. The Sudanese army announces extending its control over the Al-Jamama area in North Kordofan after announcing during the week control of 11 areas in the state; the field claims have not been verified by independent parties (Source: Anadolu Agency, citing military sources — September 19)
4. Khartoum is studying taking a position regarding British and Japanese meetings with leaders of the Rapid Support Forces in Nairobi on humanitarian access; the government rejected a request to register organizations with the Rapid Support Forces' humanitarian arm (Source: Sudan Tribune — September 18)
5. The United Nations renews the call for an immediate ceasefire as clashes continue in Darfur and Kordofan and the risks to civilians and relief operations escalate (Source: United Nations — September 19)
6. South Sudan postpones the political dialogue among the parties from September 17 to September 24 to discuss the arrangements for the elections scheduled in December 2026 (Source: South Sudanese media — September 18)
7. The Sudan national team intensifies its camp in Taif, Saudi Arabia, in preparation for facing Ethiopia in Juba on September 25 at the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (Source: African sports media — September 19)
— Editorial Team