Sudan

Is Sudan heading closer to full democracy?

The country's military and civilian opposition leaders signed a power-sharing agreement on Saturday, putting an end to months of uncertainty after the previous president was deposed in a coup.

Bashir got $90M from Saudi, investigator tells court — Sudan unrest

Ousted president Omar al Bashir has been charged with illicit possession of foreign currency and accepting gifts in an unofficial manner. He was also charged in May with incitement and involvement in the killing of protesters.

At least 46 killed by heavy rainfall in Sudan during past two months

Acting deputy health minister Suliman Abdel Gabar said around 100 people have also been injured since June 14.

Sudan deserves justice in a time of political turmoil

The Sudanese revolution followed failed negotiations between protestors and the Transitional Military Council. Now it is time to establish a civil government, one the Sudanese can look up to for decades.

Sudan protesters and army rulers ink power-sharing deal

Sudanese protesters and army generals signed a deal on Wednesday that looks to set-up a civilian administration.

A year after peace deal, mistrust wins over hope in the Horn of Africa

After decades of war and thousands of death, two neighbouring countries signed a peace deal last year to end the war. But the peace deal has not been fully implemented.

You and what Army? The rise of Sudan’s paramilitaries

Despite its role in ousting military dictator Omar Bashir, the army is now beholden to the whims of unstable militias it once relied on to keep the Darfur region in check.

British Museum to return looted Iraqi and Afghan artefacts

The museum said it has been working with law enforcement agencies to return the works smuggled out during recent periods of conflict.

What does the Ethiopian-African Union mediated deal mean for Sudan?

After months of bloody deadlock, tens of thousands poured out on to the streets to celebrate a deal between military leaders and pro-democracy activists

Chad rebel chief charged with crimes against humanity in Paris

Mahamat Nouri has also been charged with participation in a criminal conspiracy to commit a crime against humanity, and placed in provisional detention, says a judicial source.

Who is Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo — the de-facto military ruler of Sudan?

One of the country’s most controversial military figures, Dagalo is now the interim vice president and holds real power in a country mired in chaos since the ousting of his mentor and Sudan’s long-standing ruler, Omar al Bashir, in April.

Fake social media charity accounts take advantage of Sudan’s crisis

Accounts have appeared on Instagram promising to send food to desperate Sudanese children in return for follows and shares, but few have been able to substantiate their pledges.