SUDAN WAR DRIVES AFRICA'S TOP RISK

The Sudan civil war remains one of Africa’s most urgent stories because it is prolonging a major humanitarian and regional security crisis. Conflict in the Horn of Africa, the Great Lakes, and the Sahel is also displacing millions and weakening economies across the continent. Analysts warn that Africa’s 2026 outlook is being shaped by overlapping political instability, armed conflict, and stalled development. Any major diplomatic push to end the Sudan war would have outsized importance for politics, security, and economic recovery in the region.