Could Sudan’s Civil War Destabilise the Horn of Africa? 

If I had a nickel for every time a country with the name Sudan in it's name had a power struggle between the VP and President, I'd have two nickels

5:19 “The RSF has been flying fighter jets over RSF positions, while the RSF…” 😂

A few errors: - Al-Bashir has not been handed to the ICC. - Ethiopian PM is dismantling regional militias. - The military shown at 2:35 is not Sudanese but are Ethiopian federal forces. Would have also been helpful to swap the figures of Al-Burhan and Dagalo to match their respective military emblems at 4:51.

"We were assured that it wasn't a military coup... By a general in military uniform in a TV station he'd just taken over."

The statement "When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers" is a proverbial expression that means when two powerful entities or individuals engage in a conflict or dispute, it is often the weak or vulnerable who bear the brunt of the consequences. In the case of actual elephants fighting, the surrounding grass and foliage could be trampled or destroyed in the process. However, the proverb is typically used in a metaphorical sense to describe situations where powerful individuals or entities are engaged in a conflict, and the unintended consequences of their actions negatively affect those who are weaker or less powerful. This proverb serves as a reminder that the actions of those in positions of power can have significant consequences for others, particularly those who lack the means to protect themselves. It highlights the importance of considering the broader impact of our actions and decisions, and working towards resolving conflicts peacefully and with consideration for all parties involved. Pray for Sudan and all the Sudanese people because they are the ones who will truly suffer

Just a bit of context, omar al bashir wasn't the one who masterminded the coupe. It was hassan al turabi. However, as turabi is a civilian & not a military officer, he personally couldn't initiate the coupe it had to go through the army Second, the 1989 bloodless coup was planned since at least 1985, as the political body that governed omar al bashir lost in aidans' last free democratic elections. They even sabotaged the peace attempts, which would have rought an end to the second civil war.

The Balkans of Africa. Best wishes for the Sudanese PEOPLE

One can only hope this does not become international conflict

Audio is compressed, sounds like a teams meeting.

Calls for peace are equivalent to pouring water on burning gasoline.

In Africa, you don't need the internet to play "Clash of Clans" In China, you don't need the internet to play "Plague Inc" In USA, you don't need the internet to play "Call of Duty"

The audio is a bit echoey

So sad to continue to see the violence play out… With soo many natural resources in Africa, I continue to keep faith progress can be made!

Let me explain some details Actually, the public is leaner to the side of the military than RSF because of the difference in nature of the two armies. The Sudanese military has about 200000 members from all regions of sudan containing not only fighting soldiers but also different types of engineers and doctors and has different types of weapons. Most of the lower ranking personnel are against AL burhan, so the public problem with the military is just with its leadership . While RSF is a totally different story . it's a group of militias, not a professional army. Actually actually it has many members of underage and all of its higher rankings from a one family

Thank you! Someone is finally covering this 🙏

What I've heard is that, aside from being previously involved with the genocide in Darfur, the RSF also have ties to the Wagner Group, and have a major stake in gold mining and people trafficking. Both markets that involve a lot of blood. The army might not be the 'good guys', but I would think they are far more preferable than the RSF.

I’m glad this conflict is getting media attention. I thought it was gonna be drowned out by Ukraine

I would say that TLDR is a dream story teller than an analyst.

I love how the past 3 videos on Ethiopia have been on its “inevitable” collapse when it hasnt happened yet, someone at TLDR reeally doesnt like that country lmao

Very informative video

Great video very informative

Thank God i'm Kenyan. The best East African country

Wow..thank you..now I understand 😮...I pray for peace in Sudan 🇸🇩

4:51 You should have swapped the images, also the RSF has no tanks nor airforce

Can you do a video on Myanmar? It’s been awhile since any news source has mentioned it since the 2021 coup. What is the situation?

Wishing All the best to Sudan from ❤ Tunisia 🇹🇳🌹🇸🇩 .Don't let Russia or USA enter the chat. Don't do the same mistake as our neighbors in Libya 🇱🇾

Great info stating almost the genesis to unrest in some countries in the horn of Africa including my country.

The footage at 2:39 minutes isn't that of Sudan, but Ethiopia's red beret marching on Meskel Square in Addis Ababa.

As an Ethiopian , I can confidently say , Eritrea is not a failed state. It is a small nation with great resiliency.

@tldr news global , you switch the generals for both faction

Wow, so many wars I’ve never even heard of

Great summary! There's a bit of strange compression(?) going on with the audio though. Nothing catastrophic though.

Now the war in Ethiopia is over and peace has been established and Eritrea is a good and stable country i wish pice for sudan 💚💛❤

A very informative video, however pls note that the previous president was never handed over to ICC, not in 2020 or since. Furthermore the photos of RSF leader and Army leader need to be switched

my extended fanily lives in sudan and it only seems worse each time we call them. it's difficult to leave the house, so even if they have money, they can't buy food because they don't kniw if they'll come back home. it's heartbreaking to see their fear and worry. i hope both them and every sudanese person makes it out of this safe and well.

I wonder why no one asked the RU-vidr/channel owner to add a CORRECTION section at the button (or better, the top) of the description of this video? It shows sincerity to the parties mentioned by this video and its viewers. It also boosts the appearance of reliability of your channel! Making simple mistakes on hard facts is just ignorant that we all are, while correcting them based on popular comments and re-search to confirm is a good/basic work attitude. (Edit: Another good way is to pin the correction comment).

After watching Real life lores Egypt's water crisis video, these conflicts make sense. However it is truly tragic

I feel like this is one of the few news channel that actually talk about the on going wars in African countries. Nowadays you only see news related to Russian - Ukrainian war.

Was the sound recorded on an Iphone 5s?

I find it disappointing that it wasn't clearly stated that the RSF is backed by the Wagner group, a Russian based paramilitary organization. It makes me wonder if this information was unknown by TLDR or intentionally suppressed, but why they would do something like that, I couldn't guess...

So in short the top elite are in a power struggle and the civilians are the ones that suffer the most. I can’t believe that soldiers of each side are fighting when they are not clearly fighting for their people.

For all of you without auto gain, 6dB/oct bandpass, multiband compressor, RNNoise noise reduction and maximizer. Yes the audio sounds a little bit off lamo

Looks like the description wasn't updated from the last video

One civil war stops, other starts

Thank you for supplying accurate information (to the best of public knowledge), I have to say though that the real problem is more people's ego than anything else.

Sudan has oil, which should explain everything...

Thanks for covering Africa .

Never let a crisis goes to waste they said So bet on that destabilization through Sudan 🇸🇩 From west Africa 🦅

The water war has began

It all started with Ethiopia's construction of the Renaissance Dam. Although this was Ethiopia's most important project, it was dangerous news for Egypt. Because getting less water meant desertification of Egypt. Egypt is a country where there is no population control. They definitely don't plan. The population continues to increase at an increasing rate every year. At this point, demanding the right to use the Nile river in Sudan, just like in Ethiopia, meant the end of Egypt. That's why Egypt is doing their best to break out all these civil wars, first in Ethiopia and then in Sudan. But salvation for Egypt is not the Nile river. Because of climate change, Africa's Great Lakes region receives much less precipitation and the Nile flows less and less each year. If there is an exit for Egypt, it is to establish desalination facilities developed to work with "solar energy". They should establish these facilities at various points on the Red Sea coast and turn their immediate surroundings into agricultural areas.

Why don't I get this reporting on any of our "news" networks?

I remember reading they poured fire on us from the sky crazy how this is still relevant

I really hope this violence ends as I have some Sudanese friends in Nigeria here. Also, I am beginning to see why South Sudan wanted to split and form their own country.

they dont want no ceasefire, they want ethopian development to slow and help egypt remain a major african power

There are duplicate audio tracks. You forgpt to mute the camera mic.

what the heck is going on with the audio?

Bashir was never handed over to the ICC. He is still in prison in Khartoum and will likely never be handed over as the two generals are complicit in the alleged crimes

what's wrong with the audio? there's quite a big reverb in the whole video. please redo the audio this is not comfortable to listen to

That can't stop

Ooof, that sponsor transition.

Just me, or audio is a bit weird?

Just my opinion, but I feel like in videos where you're talking about incidents that have caused a loss of life, you should have a clearer break between the main content of the video and the ad spot. Feels a little icky trying to integrate it into the main content of the video with a segue.

4:50 I think you got the two generals mixed up

You lost me when you falsely claimed Eritrea is a failed state. Eritrea is the most stable country in East Africa.

OMG This war is spilling on my country this chaos is knocking on our door steps this is becoming more and more devistating for our continent 🇸🇩 🇪🇹

This sounds like the video is made by AI. A lot of artifacts in the vocal recording

Wait isn’t a Sudan a type of car?

TLDR in their previous segments or analysis predicated a spill over of civil war across the horn during the conflict with TPLF, had a similar segment of a potential war with Egypt over the GERD dam. 🇪🇹 is not new to internal conflict but just like the GERD dam, it’s always united when it comes to defending it’s borders and sovereignty.

You got the generals the wrong way round at 4.52

Description is wrong.

Are you suggesting that the Horn of Africa is currently stabilized?

While I enjoyed listening to your show and have found it to be mostly informative, I think you do have the potential to become a great channel where people can learn and get good, current, and accurate information. As I said, while most of your information was accurate, I just had a few issues with a statement you stated, it might have been because you are either misguided or lack of knowledge or just echoing the same unfounded allegation against Eritrea. You stated in passing, " Two failed states Somalia and Eritrea". what exactly is your measurement to say a country is failed state? if it is not having a functional government, I can see why you might think of Somalia due to not being able to govern the whole of Somalia from a centralized government for the past 25-plus years. But when it comes to Eritrea, I am not sure what your basis is to say, Eritrea is a failed state? is it because it is a poor country? I was not aware being a poor country makes you a failed state. As matter of fact, there are many countries where the citizen lives in much poorer conditions than that of Eritrea. As a matter of fact, Eritrea has had in the horn of Africa the most stable government than anyone in its neighbors. For the past 30-plus years, Eritrea is the only country that has had a stable government with a functional government. Yes Eritrea does not bow down to the demands and manipulation of the West; hence has been under a campaign by the west to attack the leadership of the country and belittling the country in any way the find suits their agenda. Eritrea is one of the only countries in the horn with almost nonexistent debt from the west. While it should be respected and applauded for wanting to work hard and refuse hand out, it has been continuously ridiculed and accused using the excuse of human rights allegations. The fact to the matter is, not every country has to subscribe to the "democratization principle of the West" You must respect others with their own aspirations and desire, you are the GOD nor the decision maker of this world to decide who is failed state and who is not failed, how a country should lead its life or not. The fact is, if the West does not exploit Africa, They will be a basket case, and this exploitation continues to this day, and in the case of Eritrea, one can say, is among the few countries in Africa that have recognized the abuse and exploitation of the West and has refused and for this it has been a subject of false campaign and attack. So my brother, if you want us to respect you as a true telling journalist, please do your homework before you speak about African countries and try to lecture us about who is failed and who is not, instead please educate to facts and truth in the ground and be a voice to the voiceless and speak about the continual modern colonization that is going on to African countries by the west and speak about how countries like Eritrea are fighting this. Hope you take my criticism from a place wanting to educate you and hope to see you get better in your future posts. Hope to hear from you more and best of luck to you!

i feel like audio quality droped

Last year was protest year and this year is war year.

Well, Wagner seems involved as well now.

life getting boring i need a war

Why show unrellated images

You've spelt Libya wrong in the thumbnail..

The disputed territory have been fixed between Ethiopia and Sudan. It is more about the ethnic groups that exist there that Ethiopia recognized. The only fail state is Somalia. But this country appears to be making some progress recently. Eritrea is not one of them. The trigray region has been negotiated, all parties agreed. No further conflict is stated in any news reports that I know of.

This is why I love living in a western, liberal democracy. No Russian propaganda bots will convince me otherwise.

Horrible transition to the ad that was wild boi

5:29 - Correction. It's the SAF that is piloting Jet Fighters to precise target RSF positions. Not RSF targeting RSF xD

I wish if people like you could speak a subject that you know. Who told you Eritrea is a fail state? I give you 👎🏽

Horn of Africa seems to be on perpetual smoke. Constant fighting in that entire region. This is the issue with colonial borders.

Tldr needs to talk about Ecosia they are a search engine that plants trees

4:51 - mistake there, Sudanese Army is under Gen Burhan, while RSF is under Gen Hamdan, the pic in this time stamp is misplaced and misquote

I know many nations in Africa the Middle East Europe and America struggle with immigrants but the suffering people fleeing these conflicts endure is horrific, I hope that governments recognize this and make pathways for migrants available. Countries that have the capacity should absolutely aid those fleeing this conflict just as we are those fleeing Ukraine

"Despite the UN and the weakest US administration ever saying "Pweeease stop fighting", the fighting hasn't stopped"

You forgot to add that they went to madani (yeah uh my family lives there....)

5:19 the rsf ... While the rsf? I'm confused

As an ethiopian myself, I think there is a high interest of certain countries to leave/force the horn of Africa to be destabilised because it has strategic Importance for Europe. I dont think this is only the works of Africans disagreeing with each other but shadow forces (Egypt, western forces etc.) using that disagreement fuelling it and arming both sides to fire up conflict.

4:53 leaders' faces placed wrong.

Well how much worse can it get?

The audio is weird

I have always liked the name Khartoum.

I had to give up midway to understand the video. The matter is very interesting and I would really like being informed about it, but you mixed up the generals and names of both armies so often that it is impossible to follow. At one point around 5:30 you say that the RSF is bombing RSF positions, and another time before that you mix up the two generals. I really recommend reshooting the video.

"I didn't initiate a coup. I planned, organized and facilitated it but it just happened and I had to step in to fix the situation." Why is it always Africa...

The short video from 2:35 to 2:42 does not Sudan or the Sudanese military. These images are from a completely different country.

The worst thing about coups that if it happened more than once it will eventually normalized to happen again and again

How are 2 armies that have a history of murdering each other over power grabs ever going to come together and work together under the same government? This is ridiculous.