Substacks recommended by Sudan War Monitor

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Sudan News Sweep

Daily updates on the Sudan war. Subscribe to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox and to never miss an update.

Helpful roundups of Sudan-related news.

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Sawahil

By Alex Thurston

A newsletter about West Africa, MENA, Islam, and politics.

3arabawy

By Hossam el-Hamalawy

Commentary on Egypt's military, security services, foreign policy, and local dissent

Insights on Egypt's foreign policy and security apparatus.

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The Continent

By News

The Continent is a weekly newspaper produced by African reporters, photographers, illustrators and editors. It is designed to be read and shared on WhatsApp (and other social messaging platforms).

Produced by a veteran team of journalists, The Continent distills complex issues into easily digestible coverage—making it a compelling and enjoyable read for anyone who wants to understand Africa today.

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War Mapper

Welcome to the War Mapper substack for more in-depth looks into conflicts around the world.

The Bazaar of War

By BCD

Warfare, Past and Present

Deep dives into military history and theory, offering compelling insights into the evolution of warfare.

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African History Extra

By isaac Samuel

All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past

In-depth studies on a wide range of African history topics, including the castles of Gondar, the Zulu military, Sudanic architecture, early Afro-European relations, ancient scripts, famous queens, and more.

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