Recent Developments in Sudan’s Civil War

This brief examines how foreign intervention has affected the dynamics of Sudan’s civil war. External powers such as Russia, the UAE, and Egypt have prolonged the conflict by fueling both sides for strategic and economic gain, particularly over gold, thereby undermining mediation efforts and peacebuilding. A sustainable ceasefire requires international actors to prioritise long-term stability over short-term interests and regulate Sudan’s gold trade through responsible, cooperative frameworks.