Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.

Sudan's army, newly equipped with fresh armaments and recruits, captured the strategic city of Wad Madani from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over the weekend. David Doyle has more. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

Sudan's army said on Saturday it had entered the central city of Wad Madani and was pushing out its paramilitary rivals the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a step which if completed successfully would be its biggest gain in nearly two years of war.