Inside Sudan’s War: Reporting from the Front Lines

Yousra Elbagir, Sky News’s Africa correspondent and winner of the RTS Network Television Journalist of the Year award 2026, details the civilian toll and shifting front lines inside Sudan’s ongoing war in an interview with Alan on the podcast, The Horn. The discussion covers reporting from the Red Sea to besieged urban centers, examining how Sudanese populations survive the conflict and what challenges await any future recovery.

Reporting From the Red Sea Front Lines and Patrolling Naval Vessels

The reporting highlights recent deployments with the Sudanese navy as forces patrol the Red Sea. Elbagir discusses her firsthand observations from these maritime patrols, offering a window into how military operations unfold away from the primary land-based urban combat zones.

Contrasting Assaults on El Obeid and El Fasher

The conversation examines the military campaign directed at El Obeid, which faces sustained RSF aerial assault. Elbagir contrasts these specific aerial attacks with the distinct methods employed by the RSF in El Fasher, where the campaign centers on starvation and massacres against local populations.

Civilians Face Insecurity and Collapsed Services in Khartoum

Civilians across Sudan face daily survival struggles amid the collapse of infrastructure and public safety. For individuals attempting to return to Khartoum, the reality involves profound insecurity and shattered services, leaving residents to face dangerous conditions without reliable institutional support.

Perspectives on the Conflict Ending and Future Reconstruction

The discussion turns to how Sudanese citizens on the ground view the trajectory of the war and what potential pathways might lead to a resolution. Elbagir and the host explore the immense reconstruction burdens and societal questions that the nation will need to grapple with once hostilities finally cease.