The defection of Major General al-Nour Ahmed Adam al-Qubba, one of the most prominent field commanders in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), marks one of the most significant breaks yet inside the UAE-backed militia.

A sweeping reshuffle ordered by Sudan’s TSC chief and army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on April 2, 2026, has triggered questions over its timing, intent, and broader implications for the country’s shifting power balance.

Sky News Arabia may face a split from Sky News amid concerns over its editorial independence, particularly regarding its coverage of Sudan and the Rapid Support Forces militia.

The Sudanese Armed Forces recaptured Bara in North Kordofan from the UAE-backed RSF militia, signaling a potential shift in the Sudanese Civil War (2023–present) as the army weakens RSF supply lines and pressure mounts on the UAE.

The U.S. labeled Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood and al-Baraa bin Malik Brigade as terrorist groups over Iran ties and war involvement, a move welcomed by the UAE.