Sudan’s army has regained control of five towns in North Kordofan following two days of intense fighting, dismantling a crucial logistical corridor used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This represents the largest ground assault by the army since retaking Khartoum last year, securing a vital export route connecting North Kordofan to Omdurman. The advance also re-established a direct supply line to Al-Abyad, the capital of North Kordofan. Simultaneously, Khartoum and the RSF have begun listing detainees as a prelude to a potential prisoner exchange. The regional bloc IGAD has reopened its office in Khartoum, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts. Additionally, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has invited Sudan’s General al-Burhan to a summit in Juba to address outstanding issues. These developments suggest shifting dynamics in the ongoing conflict, with both military and diplomatic fronts evolving.