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Massad Boulos… Mr. “Big Broker”
While reading this news report, my memory could only summon George Orwell’s quote: By/ Nissren Alnimr We will join you in joyful occasions.“When the killer talks about peace, look immediately for his victims.” “Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to US President Donald Trump, extends his gratitude to the State of the UAE, expressing his appreciation for meeting with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin…
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Misleading Narratives: How the Ceasefire in Sudan Becomes a Lifeline for the RSF Militia
Mubarak Mahgoub Musa Amid the protracted Sudanese tragedy—now stretching into its third year—a dangerous narrative is being pushed by certain international actors: the claim that both parties to the conflict have committed atrocities equally. This is not merely a misreading of events; it is a deliberate attempt to reshape the moral and political landscape of the conflict, blurring the stark distinctions between a state fighting for its survival and sovereignty, and a militia that overthrew…
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Kampala Hostels… Cramped Rooms Revealing a Widening Tragedy
By: Um Naeem Elnoor In the heart of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, far from the bustling main roads and busy markets, dozens of hostels have emerged in recent years as temporary shelters for thousands of Sudanese fleeing war, unrest, and insecurity.Yet behind these modest walls lies a harsh world that only those who enter can witness. I personally visited several of these hostels, entering their cramped rooms and sitting with exhausted young men and women. The…
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Sudanese in Uganda: A Search for Safety Amid the Weight of Exile
By: Um Naeem Alnoor Amid the war and upheaval sweeping across Sudan, growing numbers of young people and families have found themselves heading toward Uganda, hoping for safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. And although Kampala appears vibrant and welcoming on the surface, the reality awaiting many Sudanese is far more complicated. Dreams of a New Beginning… Met with Hard Realities Sudanese refugees arrive in Uganda carrying hopes of escaping violence, instability, and…
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Erasing National Memory and Turning Sudan into a Country Without a Past
Dr. El-Sadiq Al-Imam EL-Hadi El-Mahdi The ignorant, hostile, and slanderous campaign against the history of the Mahdist State has reached a level that makes it resemble a pathological state of national amnesia—one that treats lies as facts and confuses intrusion upon history with historical knowledge. This campaign has been unleashed by some idlers who exploited the eruption of the current war to spread their poison and pollute the social space with tales and legends so…
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Um Dubikrat: A History That Refuses to Be Buried
By Dr. El-Sadiq El-Hadi El-Mahdi In the landscape of Sudanese history, few events stand as powerfully—and as misunderstood—as the Battle of Um Dubikrat, the final stand of Caliph Abdullah in November 1899. Long framed through the lens of British colonial accounts as a humiliating defeat, the battle has often been overshadowed by the narrative crafted by the victors. But a closer reading of the historical record reveals a very different story: one of dignity, loyalty,…
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Sudanese in Kampala… A Exile That Opens the Doors to Loss
– – By: Um Naeem Elnoor In recent years, the Ugandan capital, Kampala, has witnessed increasing waves of Sudanese fleeing war, instability, and the absence of safety.Most came seeking a new beginning or a refuge that could ease the harshness of reality. Yet the truth on the ground reveals a silent tragedy that grows day after day: lost young men, drifting under the pressures of exile, gradually surrendering to alcohol and addiction until sudden death…
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Sudan–Azerbaijan Relations: Towards Promising Avenues of Cooperation
By Mustafa Abdelhaleem MahmoudSudanese Diplomat Relations between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of Azerbaijan continue to deepen, reflecting longstanding ties and a growing alignment in political and strategic interests. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992, both nations have shown clear commitment to advancing cooperation across political, economic, and cultural spheres, cooperation that serves shared priorities and enhances their visibility on regional and international platforms. A key…
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After El Geneina and El Fasher, What Is Left of Africa’s Promise of ‘Never Again’?
Mubarak Mahgoub Musa The timing of the visit by the African Union’s Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide to Sudan has, in itself, raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the African mechanisms designed to protect civilians. This mechanism, established specifically in the aftermath of the Rwandan tragedy, is supposed to function as both preemptive and proactive tool, activated the moment early warning signs appear — not after alerts have turned into horrifying realities. Yet,…
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UAE Launches First Camp in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz Region: The Undilo District Nexus Sudan
UAE Launches First Camp in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz Region: The Undilo District Nexus SudanQueshan Border: Eyewitness to Four Ethiopian Flights Transporting Drones and Ammunition to Sudan’s YabusThe Drones That Struck Al-Damazin and Al-Kurmuk Launched from Yabus-BalilaBenishangul… The Secret Corridor: How Ethiopia Transported UAE Support Deep into Sudan? Report by/ – Ammar Al-ArkyThe story begins in Assosa, the capital of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, a city that has silently transformed into a logistical corridor for military shipments…