Sudan

The military and a mainstream opposition umbrella group have resumed talks on a political transition deal

A new deal aims to restart the transition to democracy that was interrupted by last year's coup

The military and the main political opposition umbrella have signed a ‘framework’ agreement on a political transition

A new bout of serious unrest in Blue Nile is only the latest wave of ethnic-based violence afflicting the country

Rising inflation and volatile politics raise concerns about the region’s capacity to absorb further food security shocks

Talks between the military and mainstream political factions have made great progress but remain far from a conclusion

Political, economic and climate-related problems cloud the regional outlook, despite progress in some areas

Amid an already severe food crisis, global and regional pressures have driven regional food prices to record highs