The euphoria following the ousting of Sudan’s long-serving President Omar al-Bashir has been replaced by the hard work of cementing the democratic revolution. But a…
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Putin, extending Russian footprint, approves new naval facility in Sudan
MOSCOW (REUTERS) – President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Nov 16) approved the creation of a Russian naval facility in Sudan capable of mooring nuclear-powered surface…
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Sudan declares economic emergency as currency plunges
KHARTOUM, SUDAN (AFP) – Sudan has declared a state of emergency to avert an economic downturn due to the dramatic fall of its local currency…
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South Sudan: 7 killed in plane crash shortly after Juba takeoff
One person survives crash that occurred within minutes of takeoff from the capital, Juba. A cargo plane belonging to a local operator has crashed near…
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Mixed messages in Sudan over normalising relations with Israel
KHARTOUM (AFP) – Sudanese officials on Tuesday (Aug 18) issued contradictory comments on whether the country was in contact with Israel with a view to…
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'Hundreds' of homes destroyed after Sudan dam collapse
KHARTOUM (AFP) – Hundreds of homes were destroyed or flooded this week as a dam burst after heavy rain in Sudan’s Blue Nile state, a…
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Some 120 said to be killed or wounded in attack in Sudan's Darfur region: U.N.
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – More than 60 people were reported killed and nearly 60 others wounded during an armed attack in a village in Sudan’s restive…
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Image of Sudan uprising wins World Press Photo
An image from last year’s popular uprising in Sudan has won the prestigious World Press Photo of the Year Award. The photo, titled “Straight Voice”,…
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Sudan moves against Bashir loyalists after assassination attempt
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s ruling council said on Tuesday it would step up its drive to remove loyalists of former president Omar al-Bashir, a day…
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U.S. Supreme Court open to more damages against Sudan over embassy bombings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared open to reinstating $4.3 billion in punitive damages against Sudan in lawsuits accusing it of…
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Sudan to pay compensation over USS Cole attack
Sudan has agreed to compensate the families of 17 US sailors who died when their ship, the USS Cole, was bombed by al-Qaeda at a…
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South Sudan Olympic athlete says he plans to take home message of peace
MAEBASHI, Japan (Reuters) – Abraham Majok, a South Sudanese 1,500m runner training in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics, aims to bring back two things to…
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Sudan official: Death toll from protests rises to 24
Number of protesters killed is 24 since start of unrest, official says, even as rights groups state much higher toll. The number of protesters killed…
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More than 800 detained in ongoing Sudan protests: Minister
Interior Minister Ahmed Bilal Osman says at least 816 arrested during anti-government protests raging since last month. More than 800 protesters have been arrested in…
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