Latest news in Sudan? September 17th, 2026

Key developments in Sudan as of September 17, 2026:

• Rising Tensions with Ethiopia: General Malik Agar, deputy head of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, stated that Sudan does not want to go to war with neighboring Ethiopia despite what Khartoum views as an increasingly hostile stance. This follows accusations by Sudanese military officials that Ethiopia allowed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) elements to operate and launch drone strikes from Ethiopian border territory into Blue Nile state. Ethiopia has denied these claims.

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• Deadly Gold Mine Collapse in West Kordofan: Rescue efforts continue following a massive collapse at the Al-Zara informal gold mine in Nuhud, West Kordofan. The death toll has reached at least 82 people, with dozens still reported missing under the rubble and search efforts severely constrained by a lack of heavy excavation machinery.

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• Frontline Hostilities: Ground clashes and drone warfare remain intense across Kordofan, Blue Nile, and Darfur. In North Kordofan, the state capital of El Obeid continues to experience siege conditions and repeated drone attacks on civilian power, water, and fuel infrastructure.

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• UN Reports and International Pressure: A recent United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission report highlighted the deepening role of external networks, foreign fighters, and outside weapons supplies fueling operations for both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Meanwhile, debates continue at the UN Security Council regarding the renewal and potential geographical expansion of arms embargoes and sanctions.

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