Kenya was condemned by Sudan and critics at home as "criminally irresponsible" on Wednesday for hosting Sudanese paramilitary rebels who are planning to declare a parallel government. Kenyan President William Ruto also faced widespread criticism at home.

Rapid Support Force deputy head Abdul Rahim Dagalo and other leaders wave to a crowd of Sudanese that turned up to witness the peace treaty at KICC in Nairobi yesterday /ENOS TECHEThe Sudanese government is now accusing Kenya of hostility after it allowed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to host its activities at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).