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Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2025
The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025
East AfricaCivilians will suffer amid fighting in central Sudan
An army offensive in central Sudan looks set to escalate, with civilians caught in the centre
SudanRSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict
The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals
SudanSudan war threatens Chad's political stability
The war in Sudan and especially escalating fighting around El Fasher have increased political tensions in Chad
ChadJoint Force aims to ease pressure on Sudan’s El Fasher
Elements from the Darfur Joint Force have attacked the Rapid Support Forces outside of El Fasher
SudanSudan Khartoum offensive is unlikely to prove decisive
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have launched a surprise offensive into the heart of the capital city
SudanSudan’s aid needs will continue to outpace funds
Donors have promised more aid but there is still no end in sight to the fighting that is driving humanitarian need
SudanSouth Sudan oil will remain contingent on Sudan war
South Sudan and Sudan say they have established an arrangement to resume exports of South Sudanese oil
South SudanCalls to expand Sudan arms embargo may be frustrated
Various actors are proposing an expanded arms embargo amid worsening conflict in Sudan
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