Armed drones struck the airport and harbor in Sudan’s main coastal city Port Sudan, escalating a deadly conflict between the North African nation’s army and the Rapid Support Forces militia.

Sudan has accused the UAE of supporting the RSF and has cut off diplomatic ties and withdrawn its ambassador. The UAE firmly denies any involvement. 

On this episode, Bloomberg’s Nairobi based reporter Simon Marks joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain why this escalation opens up a new front in the two year long civil war, and what evidence there is that the UAE is backing the RSF.

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Armed drones struck the airport and harbor in Sudan&rsquo;s main coastal city Port Sudan, escalating a deadly conflict between the North African nation&rsquo;s army and the Rapid Support Forces militia.
Sudan has accused the UAE of supporting the RSF and has cut off diplomatic ties and withdrawn its ambassador. The UAE firmly denies any involvement.&nbsp;
On this episode, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Nairobi based reporter Simon Marks joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain why this escalation opens up a new front in the two year long civil war, and what evidence there is that the UAE is backing the RSF. For more stories from the region, subscribe to the Next Africa newsletter<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/next-africa?sref=OOcVchU0"> here</a>

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Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

Why Sudan Blames The UAE For Port Sudan Drone Strikes 

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