Sudan
Sudan (SD)CRITICALNorth Africa · pop. 47,960,000 · GDP 29,989 M USD
Why this score? · top 3 of 20 events driving the 30-day risk
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AI Brief
Sudan's civil war escalated sharply this week with 90 critical-severity incidents including military operations in Darfur and political assassinations in Khartoum. Gold and oil export disruptions from Port Sudan remain the primary supply chain risk.
Current status
Sudan's security environment has deteriorated sharply over the past 30 days, with 156 recorded incidents including 116 critical-severity events concentrated around military operations in Khartoum and the Kurdufan regions. Active conventional military operations and tribal clashes have intensified, particularly in North and South Kordofan states, while humanitarian conditions continue degrading with severe food insecurity warnings from the UN.
Supply chain impact
- Gold and crude oil exports face severe disruption as military operations concentrate around key producing regions in North and South Kordofan, where much of Sudan's mineral extraction occurs.
- Livestock supply chains to regional markets in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf states are compromised by ongoing clashes in pastoral areas and deteriorating transport infrastructure.
- Agricultural exports including gum arabic, sesame, and cotton are at risk given Sudan's role as a significant supplier to European and Asian markets, with fighting affecting farming regions.
- Red Sea shipping lanes remain vulnerable to spillover effects, as Sudan's Port Sudan serves as a critical transit hub for landlocked Chad and South Sudan's oil exports.
- European and Asian buyers of Sudanese commodities should expect continued export delays and quality control issues due to breakdown of government oversight and inspection capabilities.
Watch points
- Monitor escalation of tribal clashes in South Kordofan, as this region produces significant portions of Sudan's exportable livestock and agricultural products.
- Track humanitarian corridor access and UN operations, as further restrictions could signal complete breakdown of remaining export infrastructure.
- Watch for Ethiopian troop movements along the border, as reported military buildup could expand conflict beyond current Kurdufan focus areas and affect cross-border trade routes.
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Recent events (20)
- HIGHActive wildfire cluster in SD (208 detections)2026-05-31
- CRITICALNuclear alert in Gharb Darfur, Sudan2026-05-30
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (130 detections)2026-05-30
- HIGHActive wildfire cluster in SD (165 detections)2026-05-29
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (142 detections)2026-05-28
- CRITICALUse conventional military force in An Nil al Azraq, Sudan2026-05-27
- CRITICALEconomic blockade in Al Khartum, Sudan2026-05-27
- CRITICALUse conventional military force in An Nil al Azraq, Sudan2026-05-27
- HIGHActive wildfire cluster in SD (165 detections)2026-05-27
- HIGHArrest/detain in Sudan2026-05-26
- CRITICALMass destruction in Gharb Darfur, Sudan2026-05-26
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (117 detections)2026-05-26
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (146 detections)2026-05-25
- CRITICALProtest in Shamal Darfur, Sudan2026-05-24
- CRITICALEconomic blockade in Gharb Darfur, Sudan2026-05-24
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (113 detections)2026-05-24
- HIGHActive wildfire cluster in SD (216 detections)2026-05-23
- CRITICALBomb attack in Shamal Darfur, Sudan2026-05-22
- CRITICALEconomic blockade in Al Khartum, Sudan2026-05-22
- MEDIUMActive wildfire cluster in SD (66 detections)2026-05-22
Related News (28)
- Colombians Atrocities Trainedjuancole.com·2026-05-30
Nuclear alert reported in Darfur, Gharb Darfur, Sudan. Actors: COLOMBIAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -7.2 · 5 sources.
- Use conventional military force in An Nil al Azraq, Sudanokaz.com.sa·2026-05-27
Use conventional military force reported in Blue Nile, An Nil al Azraq, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, ARMY. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 6 sources.
- Mass destruction in Gharb Darfur, Sudanallafrica.com·2026-05-26
Mass destruction reported in Darfur, Gharb Darfur, Sudan. Actors: TERRORIST, DARFUR. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 10 sources.
- Man Pleads Guilty Over Deathsyahoo.com·2026-05-26
Arrest/detain reported in Sudan. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 7 sources.
- Drones Turn Sudans Forgotten War Into Relentless Civilian Killing Fieldlatimes.com·2026-05-24
Protest reported in El Fasher, Shamal Darfur, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -7.5 · 4 sources.
- Economic blockade in Al Khartum, Sudanindcatholicnews.com·2026-05-22
Economic blockade reported in Khartoum, Al Khartum, Sudan. Actors: SUDANESE, KHARTOUM. Tension (Goldstein): -9.5 · 6 sources.
- Sudan War Leaves Churches in Ruinschristianitytoday.com·2026-05-22
Bomb attack reported in El Fasher, Shamal Darfur, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, AFRICA. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- Drone Strike by Rebels in Southern Sudan Injures 6 Destroys Medical Suppliesaa.com.tr·2026-05-21
Physical attack reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, REBEL. Tension (Goldstein): -9.5 · 10 sources.
- Sudanese Refugees Find Gospel Hope Amid Civil War Traumamnnonline.org·2026-05-21
Economic blockade reported in El Fasher, Shamal Darfur, Sudan. Actors: SUDANESE. Tension (Goldstein): -9.5 · 3 sources.
- un Envoy Calls For Transition to Civilian Rule in Sudanthenationalnews.com·2026-05-21
Reduce diplomatic ties reported in Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, MUSLIM. Tension (Goldstein): -4 · 6 sources.
- Economic blockade in Shamal Kurdufan, Sudankoreaherald.com·2026-05-20
Economic blockade reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -9.5 · 10 sources.
- Drone Strike Hits a Busy Market in Kordofan Sudanmoderntokyotimes.com·2026-05-20
Use conventional military force reported in Darfur, Gharb Darfur, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- UN Sanctioned RSF Commander Abu Lulu Returns to Battlefielddiplomat.so·2026-05-19
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: KORDOFAN, COMMANDER. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- Western Ambassadors Clamp Down on War Economy, Artafricaintelligence.com·2026-05-19
Arrest/detain reported in Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, AMBASSADOR. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 5 sources.
- Tank/artillery attack in Al Khartum, Sudanenglish.ahram.org.eg·2026-05-18
Tank/artillery attack reported in Khartoum, Al Khartum, Sudan. Actors: EGYPT, SUDANESE. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 8 sources.
- Use conventional military force in Shamal Kurdufan, Sudanglobalissues.org·2026-05-17
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDANESE, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- Sudan Hunger Worsens un Warns of Severe Foodmiragenews.com·2026-05-16
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, SUDANESE. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- Article A2ebf897 28ca 52f7 8ee9 07a480bd79e2the-messenger.com·2026-05-14
Use conventional military force reported in Kauda, Janub Kurdufan, Sudan. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 10 sources.
- More Than 61 Killed in South Kordofan Tribal Clashes Sudan Doctors Network Saysmiddleeastmonitor.com·2026-05-14
Use conventional military force reported in Kauda, Janub Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 5 sources.
- Weeks Intense Clashes Southern Sudan Has Killed Dozens Say Medics Groupmorningstaronline.co.uk·2026-05-14
Use conventional military force reported in Kauda, Janub Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: FIGHTER, SUDANESE. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 5 sources.
- Accusations Troop Buildup Raise Fears Sudan Ethiopia Clashenglish.aawsat.com·2026-05-14
Use conventional military force reported in Khartoum, Al Khartum, Sudan. Actors: REUTERS, KHARTOUM. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
- Use conventional military force in Shamal Kurdufan, Sudanprokerala.com·2026-05-13
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SOUTH SUDAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
- Two Weeks of Clashes in a Southern Sudan Region Kill Dozens a Local Medical Group Sayswinnipegfreepress.com·2026-05-13
Use conventional military force reported in Kauda, Janub Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 5 sources.
- Mil Unbrief01globalsecurity.org·2026-05-12
Use conventional military force reported in Abu Zabad, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: CIVILIAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 5 sources.
- Mil Unocha01globalsecurity.org·2026-05-12
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: CIVILIAN, SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
- The Crisis is Sudan is Much Worse Than What is Acknowledgedaljazeera.com·2026-05-12
Use conventional military force reported in Kordofan, Shamal Kurdufan, Sudan. Actors: DARFUR, SCHOOL. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 3 sources.
- Use conventional military force in Gharb Darfur, Sudanspacewar.com·2026-05-12
Use conventional military force reported in Darfur, Gharb Darfur, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 10 sources.
- Airstrikes Drone Attacks Claim Dozens of Lives in Sudan unbignewsnetwork.com·2026-05-11
Use conventional military force reported in Blue Nile, An Nil al Azraq, Sudan. Actors: SUDAN, CIVILIAN. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 10 sources.