How easing Gulf tensions could revive Sudan’s peace efforts - The EastAfrican

Author: Mawahib AbdallatifPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Sudan

PoliticsWorld / International

How easing Gulf tensions could revive Sudan’s peace efforts - The EastAfrican

Easing tensions between the US and Iran has raised cautious hopes that Sudan's war could return to the international agenda. The Sudanese conflict is deeply embedded in regional rivalries and international interests, says analyst Maher Abu Al-Goukh. De-escalation of Middle East crises may open new political space for Sudan.

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