Khartoum

Khartoum is the capital city of Sudan and has been at the center of a violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023. The city is newsworthy due to the recent return of the Sudanese government after nearly three years of operating from Port Sudan, signifying a shift in control. Khartoum International Airport has also received its first scheduled commercial flight in over two years, indicating a gradual return to normalcy. However, the conflict continues, with the RSF launching attacks, such as a drone strike in Sinja and sieges on key towns like Dilling. The army is redeploying to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the RSF. Khartoum faces a massive internal displacement crisis, but a fragile trend of return is emerging despite shattered infrastructure. The city's significance lies in its role as the seat of government and its strategic importance in the ongoing power struggle.