Sudan Unrest: Geostrategic Competition and US, Chinese, and Russian Horn of Africa Basing

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„The Powerplay Behind Sudan’s Chaos | Wagner Muscle, Russia’s Eye On Gold & Red Sea Port, US Fears„

The Powerplay Behind Sudan’s Chaos Wagner Muscle- Russia’s Eye On Gold - Red Sea Port- US Fears

This tragic conflict has become a part of the large-scale geopolitical strategy aimed, first and foremost, at weakening Russia.

A power struggle between Sudan's army and its notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country, with more than 50 civilians dead. Residents dodged gunfire in Khartoum as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV and army headquarters. The clashes erupted after tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. Since a coup in October 2021, Sudan has been run by a council of generals and there are two military men at the centre of the dispute. The Sudanese army and the RSF are locked in a battle for control, both claiming they have control of key sites in Khartoum. One of the main sticking points between al-Burhan and Hemeti is a move to integrate the 100,000-strong RSF into the army. As the two military men fight for control and power, how is Russia using its Wagner Group to gain influence in the country?