What are the latest news in Sudan? August 31st, 2026
Military and Security Developments
- Defections in the RSF: Sudanese state media reported that approximately 200 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) defected to join the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Sudan Tribune———
- Intensified Fighting in Kordofan: Clashes and drone strikes continue across North and South Kordofan. Recent RSF attacks were reported on villages near Bara and in the Al-Rahad locality, prompting fresh civilian casualties and local displacement.- ORSAM+ 1———
- Drone Warfare: Unmanned aerial vehicles continue to dominate the conflict dynamics, with recurring drone strikes reported across frontline hubs, including the outskirts of El Obeid and strategic corridors in the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions. -The Guardian——–
- Escalating Displacement in El Obeid: Aid agencies report severe overcrowding in El Obeid (North Kordofan), where thousands of newly displaced civiliansprimarily women and children fleeing surrounding violenceare arriving at makeshift camps under dire conditions.- The Guardian———
- Worsening Hunger: Deepening food shortages and skyrocketing prices of basic staples like flour and cooking oil continue to push parts of Darfur and Kordofan toward critical famine thresholds amid disrupted supply chains and aid shortfalls. -The Guardian——–
- Fresh Displacement Outbreaks: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) documented hundreds of newly displaced residents fleeing insecurity in North Kordofan’s rural localities toward Um Rawaba.- Anadolu Ajansı———
- Internal Peace Initiative: A newly formed coalition of Sudanese civil figures launched an effort aimed at laying the groundwork to host internal, Sudanese-led peace talks to end the ongoing war.
- Economic Pressures: The Sudanese pound remains under severe downward pressure following recent central bank currency policy adjustments, further driving inflation across essential consumer goods. -sudantribune.com——–