Tripartite Nile Dam Talks Postponed Due to Resignation of Ethiopian PM
Sudan announced that the tripartite meeting on the Ethiopia’s mega Nile dam were postponed following the political developments ensuing the resignation of the Ethiopian Prime […]
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after its Sudanese billionaire founder, announced on Monday that the prize committee has awarded the $5m prize for leadership to […]
Nile Dam Saga: Ethiopia rejects World Bank mediation
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Sunday rejected a call by Egypt for World Bank arbitration over the hydroelectric dam construction on the Nile. Egypt […]
Sudan Imposes Media Blackout as Anti-austerity Protests Flare up
Sudanese authorities have imposed a media blackout and proceeded to the arrest of seven journalists including reporters from Reuters and AFP, in an attempt to […]
Sudan inks agreement with Saudi Arabia to restore banking ties
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 […]
Turkey, Sudan ink deals to restore Red Sea Port and Naval Dock
Turkey signed an agreement with Sudan to rebuild a ruined Ottoman port city on Sudan’s Red Sea coast. Turkey will also build a naval dock […]
Turkish President Shows Support for Sudanese Leader Wanted by The Hague
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Khartoum in a show of support for Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, who is wanted on charges of genocide […]
Sudan bans importation of additional 19 goods to protect its currency
The Sudanese government has imposed temporary ban on selected foods in an effort to protect its currency and narrow its budget deficit, Reuters reports. The […]
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir unveils exit plan, names successor
Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Thursday unveiled his exit plan as the country prepares to hold its next presidential election in 2020. Omar Hassan […]
EU Extends Sudan €106 million support package
The European Commission announced Monday a €106 million support package – €46 million in humanitarian assistance and €60 million for development – to directly assist […]