SUDAN WAR DRIVES AFRICA’S TOP SECURITY RISK

The most important Africa story is the widening fallout from Sudan’s civil war and the broader pattern of conflict across the continent. Crisis Group says wars in the Horn of Africa, the Great Lakes, and the Sahel are displacing millions, killing thousands, and damaging local economies. Carnegie also identifies ending the Sudan civil war as a key priority, underscoring its regional and diplomatic importance. The conflict theme is likely to dominate because it links politics, security, and development across multiple African nations.