Sudan has now entered its third year of armed conflict, resulting in economic collapse and a deepening humanitarian crisis. As of April 2025, over 8.6 million people have been internally displaced, and over 3 million have fled to neighboring countries. Famine has been confirmed in 10 areas and internally displaced person (IDP) camps, with 17 others at risk. GDP contracted by 20% in 2023 and 15% in 2024 alongside soaring inflation and widespread food insecurity. The conflict is now among the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
An April 14-15 Sudan Conflict Conference in Nairobi, Kenya showcased recent research on the conflict’s impact, policy dialogue, and learning from comparable conflict experiences. The event, organized by IFPRI’s Sudan Strategy Support Program and partners, brought together researchers, policy advocates, humanitarian actors, and development practitioners to examine the devastating impacts of the conflict and to chart pathways for recovery and resilience.