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Sudan: Omar al-Bashir’s trial postponed to 11 August

July 22, 2020 Steven Addamah 0

The trial of former President Omar al-Bashir opened on Tuesday 21 July in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. He is being prosecuted for seizing power in […]

Army announces death of rebel Kerbino Wol in South Sudan

June 17, 2020 Steven Addamah 0

Only ten days after launching his rebel group, Kerbino Wol was killed. The former soldier who became entrepreneur and philanthropist had been imprisoned for twenty […]

Sudan: Death Toll Rises Amid Growing Turmoil Over Bread Price Hike

December 28, 2018 Geraldine Boechat 0

Several Sudanese cities and towns have been rocked since last week by widening anti-government protests, triggered by a rise in bread and fuel prices. The […]

Violence spreads in Sudan over rising cost of bread, fuel

December 24, 2018 Steven Addamah 0

About 20 people have died in violent anti-government protests in Sudan as Police have fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Khartoum and other […]

Sudan’s central bank to print 100-pound banknotes as inflation worsens

October 2, 2018 Steven Addamah 0

Sudan’s central bank will start printing 100-pound banknotes for the first time as it struggles to deal with a liquidity crisis and rampant inflation. The […]

Sudan unveils 21-member cabinet to fix ailing economy

September 15, 2018 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Thursday named new ministers to the key posts of finance, interior and water resources. The government of the war-torn […]

South Sudan’s Salva Kiir, Riek Machar sign peace deal (again)

June 28, 2018 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

South Sudanese rival leaders have signed a peace agreement in Khartoum on Wednesday. Sudan’s foreign minister Al-Dirdiri Mohamed Ahmed said the agreement also included the […]

East African bloc of nations postpones South Sudan peace talks

April 19, 2018 Steven Addamah 0

The East African bloc of nations IGAD has postponed the next round of the South Sudan peace talks to next month. The talks in Addis […]

Sudan inks agreement with Saudi Arabia to restore banking ties

December 29, 2017 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

Sudan and Saudi Arabia will soon re-establish banking relations, to help restore confidence in Sudan’s economy after the lifting of U.S. economic sanctions, the state-run […]