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Sudan’s devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen

eschelhaas — Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 16:57

Yet the Iran crisis may push Gulf rivals to set aside their differences and revive stalled diplomacy on Sudan.

Behind the Saudi-Emirati Rift

glenssen — Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 14:29

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Middle East expert and geopolitical analyst H. A. Hellyer about the Saudi-UAE rivalry, how it plays out in Sudan and Yemen, and prospects for a détente.

As Tensions Mount, Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of New Hostilities

eschelhaas — Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 17:42

Crisis Group expert Alan Boswell assesses the fallout following Sudanese army claims that Ethiopia has staged cross-border attacks on Sudanese territory

Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia: Key Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

eschelhaas — Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 16:08

In this online event, Crisis Group experts discussed peace and security priorities for the African continent in 2026, zooming in on Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan ahead of the African Union's summit of heads of state.

Sept priorités pour la paix et la sécurité en Afrique en 2026

emactaggart — Lundi, février 9, 2026 - 14:40

L’Afrique est aux prises avec des difficultés internes et tente de déterminer comment composer avec un ordre mondial en recomposition. Les défis en matière de paix et de sécurité sont nombreux. Ce briefing identifie sept dossiers qui devraient figurer en tête de l’ordre du jour lorsque les chefs d’Etat africains se réuniront pour leur sommet annuel.

Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

emactaggart — Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:25

Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today’s jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit.

The Rupture in the Gulf, and Its Fallout

glenssen — Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 17:05

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Crisis Group experts Yasmine Farouk, Omar Mahmood and Shewit Woldemichael about the new public Saudi-UAE rift and its implications for Sudan, Somalia and the wider region.

Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Sudan’s Collapse and Elusive Peace

glenssen — Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 00:00

This week on The Horn, we post a recent discussion between Crisis Group’s CEO and President, Comfort Ero, and leading expert Alex de Waal, about ongoing efforts to bring Sudan’s war to an end.

The El Fasher Atrocities

hschaub — Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 17:54

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Julia Steers, investigations editor at Lighthouse Reports, about the large-scale atrocities that followed the RSF’s capture of Darfur’s El Fasher.

After El Fasher: Ending Sudan’s Atrocious War

emactaggart — Friday, November 14, 2025 - 16:34

The Rapid Support Forces’ murderous rampage in the North Darfur capital has brought rare global attention to Sudan’s disastrous conflict. The U.S. and its Arab allies should step up efforts to halt the carnage.