The US sanctions Sudan over its use of chemical weapons during the war, shining a spotlight on the extent of war-time atrocities. Meanwhile, the country has named a new prime minister.

The United States has announced new sanctions against Sudan after concluding that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons during its ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Africa's third largest country has been ravaged by more than two years of war between the government and paramilitary forces.