AGP Executive Report

Heat & Health Emergency in Sudan: Sudan’s Red Sea State reports 16 heatstroke deaths as temperatures spike, with officials warning the toll is tied to weak protection, crowded living conditions, and limited access to cooling, safe water, and timely care. Food Security Under Climate Stress: In Aweil East (Northern Bahr el Ghazal), a prolonged dry spell since May is withering newly planted crops, drying ponds, and threatening both drinking water and livestock—raising hunger fears. War Disrupts Water & Power: In Kordofan’s el-Obeid area, UN-linked reporting says fighting and drone strikes are damaging water and electricity infrastructure, forcing more displacement (over 200,000 newly displaced) and worsening access to essential services amid seasonal flooding. Nile Governance Deadlock: Ethiopia says Egypt and Sudan are slowing the permanent Nile River Basin Commission’s rollout, despite the Cooperative Framework Agreement—keeping upstream participation and shared water management in limbo. Sudan Accountability Push: Civil society letters urge UN Human Rights Council members to extend the Sudan Independent International Fact-Finding Mission with resources to investigate grave violations and support atrocity-prevention efforts.

Food Security Under Strain: Aweil East in Northern Bahr el Ghazal is facing rising hunger fears as a dry spell since May withers newly planted crops and dries up ponds and pasture, threatening both people and livestock. Conflict-Driven Displacement: The UN says fighting in Kordofan has newly displaced over 200,000 people, while drone attacks in el-Obeid are damaging power and water infrastructure, worsening access to basic services. Blue Nile Humanitarian Alarm: Sudanese Doctors Network warns that heavy rainfall plus attacks and insecurity have pushed thousands from Qeissan to Damazin, leaving families short of food, medicine, clean water, and shelter—especially endangering children, women, and the elderly. Climate Risk Outlook: UN reporting on a strengthening 2026-27 El Nino warns it could drive tens of millions more into acute food insecurity, with past El Nino disasters showing how climate shocks can cascade into drought, floods, and failed harvests. Land & Tree Resilience: A UN Environment Programme reflection highlights how acacia trees and saved seeds are lifelines for drought-hit communities—yet when animals and food run out, people cut trees for charcoal, stripping future recovery. Women Demand Ceasefire First: Sudanese women leaders criticize El Burhan’s dialogue push, saying talks without a ceasefire and real civilian participation risk repeating past political failures. Water, War, and Aid Access: Sudanese Doctors also link heavy rainfall to higher health and environmental risks for displaced communities, urging urgent aid delivery and unhindered access.

Sudan Conflict & Displacement: The UN’s IOM says fighting in Kordofan has driven more than 200,000 new displacements, with drone attacks damaging el-Obeid’s water and electricity infrastructure and seasonal floods adding pressure. Blue Nile Humanitarian Strain: Sudanese Doctors Network reports over 5,000 people displaced from Qeissan to Damazin amid attacks and heavy rainfall, worsening shortages of food, medicine, clean water, and shelter—especially for children, women, and the elderly. Environment, War & Water Risks: The reports underline how attacks on power and water systems turn climate shocks like flooding into bigger disasters for civilians. Regional Security Spillover: A Saudi-Sudan coordination push frames Sudan’s stability as tied to Red Sea security, while separate reporting points to wider Horn borderland dynamics shaped by militias and cross-border military activity.

Blue Nile Humanitarian Alarm: Sudanese Doctors Network says over 5,000 people were displaced from Qeissan to Damazin as fighting and heavy rainfall worsen shortages of food, medicine, drinking water and shelter—raising risks for children, women and the elderly. Floods Meet War: A new report warns Sudan’s floods are no longer “seasonal”—war damage, displacement and broken services turn heavy rain into a multiplier of suffering, with millions already internally displaced. Aid Workers Under Drone Pressure: On World Humanitarian Day, the UN warned that cheap, adaptable armed drones are making attacks on aid workers more likely, with Sudan listed among the deadliest settings. Horn Border Tensions: Sudan’s Sovereign Council, via Malik Agar, is pursuing discreet talks with Ethiopia to de-escalate claims around alleged drone targeting—aiming to reduce pressure on Sudan’s eastern flank. Environment & Heritage at Risk: Europe’s worst drought in decades has exposed ancient sites and a century-old steam tug on the Danube and other rivers—an echo of how climate shocks can disrupt water, trade and ecosystems.

Floods & War Climate Link: A new assessment says Sudan’s floods are now inseparable from the civil war, with heavy rain hitting civilians already stripped of homes, services and security; 8.6 million people are internally displaced since April 2023 and damaged infrastructure plus violence are turning rainfall into catastrophe. Blue Nile Displacement: More than 5,000 people fled Geissan after RSF attacks and arrived in Damazin, Blue Nile, facing shortages of food, medicine and shelter, while heavy rainfall could worsen health and environmental risks. Humanitarian Safety: On World Humanitarian Day, the UN flagged rising danger for aid workers, noting Gaza and Sudan among the deadliest settings, and warned that cheap armed drones are making attacks more lethal and aid access harder. Land & Drought Pressure: An interview with Nigeria’s desertification and drought officials links land degradation to worsening farmer-herder conflict and food insecurity, echoing the wider Sahel/Sudan region’s climate stress. Waste & Environment (Local): A report notes a new safe landfill established in Shalateen, Red Sea Governorate, at EGP 80 million.

Humanitarian Safety in Focus: The UN marked World Humanitarian Day warning that armed drones are increasingly killing and injuring aid workers, with Gaza still the deadliest and Sudan among the worst-hit. Blue Nile Displacement: In Sudan’s Blue Nile, RSF attacks around Geissan have pushed more than 5,000 people into Damazin, where shortages of food, medicine, shelter and drinking water are worsening health and environmental risks after heavy rainfall. Maritime Security & Sudan’s Role: Saudi Arabia launched a Red Sea maritime defense coalition, naming Sudan among founding states, as regional tensions and attacks on shipping raise stakes for trade routes that also affect Sudan’s access to goods. Wildlife & Crime Enforcement: Uganda and UNODC signed an agreement to set up a Kampala office focused on wildlife trafficking, smuggling, cybercrime and money laundering—issues that connect to regional environmental protection and cross-border enforcement. Food Security Pressure: A UN food security report says 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, with the cost of a healthy diet rising—an added strain on Sudanese households already hit by conflict.

Blue Nile Displacement: More than 5,000 people fled RSF attacks in Geissan, arriving in Damazin with severe shortages of food, medicine and shelter; heavy rainfall could worsen health and environmental risks. Humanitarian Worker Safety: UN data says 71 aid workers were killed in Sudan in 2025, the highest toll after Gaza, as OCHA warns attacks on relief staff remain “unacceptable.” Heritage Under Threat: Sudan’s Meroë pyramids face further deterioration as war disrupts preservation efforts, adding to climate stress and damage from past conflicts. Refugee Returns: Kuwait’s Direct Aid Society launched the first direct voluntary return flight for Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Khartoum, with more scheduled to reunite families. Food Security Pressure: A UN report finds 645 million people faced chronic hunger in 2025, with the cost of a healthy diet rising sharply—an added strain for conflict-hit communities like those in Sudan. Aid Access & Climate Disasters: World Vision says access is the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers responding to climate-driven cyclones, highlighting how disasters compound already fragile conditions.

Blue Nile Displacement: Over 5,000 people fled RSF attacks in Geissan, arriving in Damazin with severe shortages of food, medicine, shelter and growing health and environmental risks as heavy rainfall looms. Humanitarian Protection: UN data says Sudan recorded 71 aid-worker deaths in 2025, the highest toll after Gaza, as the UN warns attacks on relief teams remain “unacceptable.” Heritage Under Threat: Sudan’s Meroë Pyramids face further deterioration as war disrupts preservation and adds climate and conflict pressures to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Nile Water Tensions: Egypt warned Ethiopia it will not allow any party to control Nile flows to downstream countries after Ethiopia’s water minister hinted at building more dams, escalating pressure around GERD and future projects. Food Security Pressure: A UN report says 645 million people faced chronic hunger in 2025 and 2.1 billion lack regular access to safe, nutritious food—fueling wider instability in conflict-affected regions like Sudan. Refugee Returns: A first direct flight from Uganda to Khartoum carried 150 Sudanese refugees under a Kuwait-funded voluntary return plan, with more flights expected.

Food Security: The UN’s 2026 SOFI report says 645 million people faced chronic hunger in 2025, while 2.1 billion lack regular access to safe, nutritious food—driven by rising costs of a healthy diet. Displacement & Livelihoods: In Sudan’s Blue Nile, IOM reports fresh violence around Qaisan has displaced thousands of people and families in days, cutting off shelter, farming income, and basic services. Heritage Under Threat: Sudan’s Meroë pyramids are deteriorating faster as war disrupts preservation and adds climate stress, putting the UNESCO World Heritage site at greater risk. Humanitarian Support: UN Women highlights the strain on humanitarian workers supporting women and girls in Sudan amid conflict and displacement, where aid delivery is often limited and dangerous. Return Movements: A first direct flight from Uganda to Khartoum carried 150 Sudanese refugees under a Kuwaiti-funded voluntary return project, with more flights planned. Health System Collapse: A report warns Sudan’s health crisis is now a human rights emergency, with many facilities non-functional and civilians facing preventable illness and death. Nile Water Tensions: Egypt again warns Ethiopia against building more Nile dams, saying it will defend downstream water interests—an issue that directly affects Sudan’s environment and water security. Waste & Environment (Region): Egypt handed over a new sanitary landfill in Shalateen near Sudan, aiming to reduce unsafe dumping and protect public health.

Sudan Conflict & Health Collapse: Sudan’s health crisis is now described as a human-rights emergency, with reports that 37% of facilities were non-functional in 2026—meaning civilians face preventable illness, unsafe childbirth, and avoidable deaths as water, power, fuel, and staff shortages cripple care. Khartoum Dialogue Conditions: Sudan’s army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says an all-party national dialogue can proceed, but only with “legal, political, and security guarantees,” while also insisting the Rapid Support Forces must disarm first before any lasting settlement. Khartoum Electricity & Services: On the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Burhan acknowledged harsh living conditions and called for lower prices and better services, including an “imminent” restoration of electricity and support for hospitals across Khartoum State. Red Sea Waste Management: Egypt handed over a new sanitary landfill for Shalateen in the Red Sea Governorate (EGP 80 million) to cut unsafe dumping and protect public health. Nile Water Tensions: Egypt warned Ethiopia against building more Nile dams, saying it will not accept any move to control Nile flows to downstream countries, including Sudan.

Flooding in North Darfur: Heavy rains and flash floods hit Tawila and nearby villages in North Darfur, displacing about 975 families and destroying or damaging 1,348 homes, as communities already battered by the war face another seasonal shock. Water politics in the Nile basin: Egypt warned it will not allow any party to control Nile flows to downstream countries after Ethiopia signaled more dam plans, framing Addis Ababa’s approach as unilateral and against international law. Red Sea waste management: Egypt handed over a new sanitary landfill for Shalateen in the Red Sea Governorate (near Sudan) to cut reliance on random dumping and reduce public health risks, as part of a wider waste-management push. Sudan’s war and basic services: A report says 37% of Sudan’s health facilities were non-functional in 2026, turning the conflict into a human rights emergency tied to unsafe water, lack of medicines, and preventable deaths. Horn of Africa security and development: Coverage highlights how water, Red Sea access, and regional alliances are driving tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia, with dam and river projects at the center. Wildlife note: A European Photography Awards winner captured a rare wildlife feeding moment in Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, spotlighting nature’s fragile, fast-changing interactions.

Sudan War & Peace Talks: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says any inclusive dialogue must come only after the RSF disarms first, laying out a sequence starting with fighters laying down weapons and assembling in designated locations before broader reconciliation. Health & Rights in Conflict: A new report warns Sudan’s conflict has turned the health crisis into a human rights emergency, citing that 37% of health facilities were non-functional in 2026—often even when buildings stand, due to staff flight, looting, fuel and water failures. Flooding in Darfur: Heavy rains in North Darfur displaced nearly 1,000 families and destroyed or damaged over 1,300 homes in Tawila and nearby villages, adding to a rainy-season pattern already worsened by war. Waste & Public Health (Red Sea): Egypt handed over a new sanitary landfill in Shalateen (near Sudan’s border) to improve safe waste disposal and cut reliance on random dumping.

Flooding in North Darfur: Heavy rains hit Tawila and nearby villages in North Darfur, displacing 975 families and destroying or damaging 1,348 homes, as people seek shelter without basic services—another blow layered on top of Sudan’s ongoing war. War’s health collapse: A new report warns Sudan’s conflict has turned healthcare into a human rights emergency, with 37% of facilities non-functional in 2026, cutting access to lifesaving care like maternal services, vaccines, safe water, and emergency surgery. Ceasefire conditions debated: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan backs an inclusive national dialogue but says the RSF must disarm first, outlining a sequence starting with RSF fighters laying down weapons before broader reconciliation. Humanitarian bridges: Kuwaiti aid efforts highlight a shift from short-term relief to longer-term support for displaced Sudanese, plus education and partnership work across other countries. Environment angle: With conflict and extreme weather compounding each other, displacement and infrastructure damage are accelerating risks to water, sanitation, and public health.

Flooding in North Darfur: Heavy rains and flash floods have displaced 975 families and destroyed or damaged 1,348 homes in Tawila and nearby villages, with people sheltering in open areas and struggling to access basic services—another blow layered on top of Sudan’s ongoing war and already strained relief capacity. More rain, more damage: A day earlier, the same rainy season brought additional destruction in Kabkabiya and Shangil Tobaya, where 108 homes were destroyed and dozens of families were displaced. Human rights lens: A wider debate on universal rights keeps resurfacing, including the idea that environmental and development rights belong alongside civil and political freedoms. Water politics in the region: New reporting renews criticism of Egypt’s Nile approach as rigid and coercive, arguing it blocks upstream development and fuels long-running tensions over shared water. Climate pressure beyond Sudan: Separate coverage highlights how rising heat is forcing communities and events to adapt, including changes to marathon schedules as climate impacts intensify.

Flooding in North Darfur: Heavy rains and flash floods in Sudan’s North Darfur displaced about 975 families and destroyed or damaged 1,348 homes, with IOM reporting the worst impacts in Tawila town and nearby villages like Masal, Marar, Katur and Tabsa; families are sheltering in open areas with limited access to basic services. War + weather squeeze civilians: The new flooding hits communities already battered by the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF, which has driven massive displacement and left relief systems overstretched. Addax in the Sahara: A new report highlights how the addax survives extreme desert conditions—yet faces collapse from human pressure, underscoring how wildlife conservation is tied to land and resource choices. Climate pressure on food systems: Separate coverage points to how erratic weather and heat are reshaping agriculture and risk, from cotton production threats to livestock forage toxicity concerns during stressed seasons.

Flash Floods in North Darfur: Severe downpours hit Kabkabiya and Shangal Tobay in Sudan’s North Darfur, destroying 108 homes and displacing dozens, with families sheltering in open areas as the rainy season runs June–October. Climate Pressure in Sudan: New climate reporting shows July heat records across Africa, with Sudan among countries seeing temperatures more than 2°C above normal—raising risks for drought, water stress, and food insecurity. War’s Hidden Cost for Children: A BBC investigation highlights how Sudan’s civil war is stripping children of legal identity—birth certificates and national numbers are often impossible to obtain when fathers are absent or unknown—leaving “invisible children” without protection. Humanitarian Access & Displacement: UN-linked reporting notes displacement camps and ongoing conflict are compounding seasonal hazards, turning flooding into a faster route to hunger and further displacement. Sudan in Global Displacement Trends: Commentary on forced displacement puts Sudan among major displacement centers, with millions hosted in neighboring countries as displacement becomes a long-term condition.