Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group. The RSF is currently engaged in a brutal civil war with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that began in April 2023. Hemedti is newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict and its regional implications. Recent events include Sudan condemning Uganda for hosting Hemedti, viewing it as an insult to the Sudanese people. The RSF has also accused the Sudanese army of launching airstrikes on Nyala, the RSF's administrative capital. The conflict has spilled over into neighboring Chad, leading to border closures. The increased use of drones by both sides in the conflict highlights the changing nature of warfare and the devastating impact on civilians. Hemedti's actions and the RSF's role are central to the ongoing instability and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.