Highlights of the African Press Coverage of the Sudan War
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Fears of Kenyas Involvement in Sudan war
The Kenyan newspaper "Daily Nation" published an investigation on Sunday, titled "Revealed: Kenyas Weapons in the Sudan War," which reviewed equations and evidence of the presence of ammunition boxes bearing Kenyan Ministry of Defense markings inside Rapid Support Forces sites near Khartoum and Omdurman, after they were recovered by the Sudanese army.
The investigation was based on photographs and expert analysis, which indicated that the ammunition was numbered under contracts concluded in 2023, raising suspicions about a possible supply.
In response, official statements were published from the Kenyan Ministry of Defense, which denied any connection to the recovered ammunition and merely stated that it does not recognize the markings and that they are likely intended for the sole purpose of manufacturing weapons locally.
The Kenyan government affirms its neutrality and peaceful policy.
The Star published a story titled "Is Kenya arming Sudans Rapid Support Forces? Government response after a surprising report." The story reinforced government spokesman Isaac Mwauras denial of any weapons supplies to the Rapid Support Forces, stressing that Kenya is diplomatically engaged in peace efforts through the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
He added that the government is focused on supporting refugees and relief, and that any accusation of military involvement is "baseless fallacy."
Opinion Analysis: Sudanese-Kenyan Implications
The Standard published an opinion piece titled "Thugs and Guns: A Tragic Cycle in Sudan, a Tragic Mirror in Kenya," highlighting the interconnected security systems between the two countries and linking the violence in Sudan to the growing apparatus of repression in various forms, such as the suppression of journalists and protesters in Kenya.
The article concluded that the fragility of Kenyas security institutions could alert governments to the side effects of civilian and military engagement in Sudan.
Uganda Leads Diplomatic Efforts for Peace
Africa-Press published a report on statements made by Ugandan Foreign Minister General Jeji Odongo during the Uganda Council for Foreign Relations forum in Kampala, stating that Uganda, as chair of the African Union Peace and Security Councils P5 Committee, will convene a high-level summit to "chart a path to ending the war" in Sudan.
He explained that President Museveni has been meeting with representatives of the warring parties in Khartoum since late 2023, seeking to convince them of the need for negotiations and a ceasefire.
Humanitarian Priority: Receiving Sudanese Refugees
The report addressed the massive displacement, noting that more than 2.2 million refugees have fled Sudan to neighboring countries, including Uganda, making the current crisis "the largest displacement crisis in the world."
The minister emphasized Ugandas "open-door policy" toward African refugees, despite economic pressures, noting that Uganda will host the largest number of refugees in Africa by the end of 2025, with support from international partners.
