Tag: Sudan
US tells Sudan’s military junta to quit
The U.S. State Department on Thursday called on Sudan’s military junta, headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to step aside…
Sudan: Ex-president Al-Bashir sent to prison, 2 brothers detained
Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison and also detained two of his five brothers Abdallah…
Sudan’s new ruler al-Burhan goes populist
Sudan’s second new military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced a series of populist measures Saturday in a bid to…
International mining forum opens in Sudan
The Fourth Annual Sudan International Mining Forum and Exhibition opened on Monday in capital Khartoum, with more than 40 countries…
8 killed in food price riots in Sudan
At least eight persons were killed in protests across Sudan on Thursday as thousands took to the streets against soaring…
Terror list: Sudan, U.S. to hold more talks
Sudan said on Thursday it had reached agreement with the U. S. on a second phase of talks aimed at…
Sudan hikes flour subsidies by 40 percent to lower bread prices
Sudan increased flour subsidies by 40 per cent, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday, after the reduction of subsidies this…
Sudan’s PM announces 15-month emergency economic reform plan
Sudan’s Prime Minister Moataz Moussa announced before parliament on Wednesday a 15-month emergency economic reform plan including further austerity measures…
Former Sudanese President Al-Dahab dies at 83
Former Sudanese President Abdulrahman Al-Dahab has died in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Saudi-owned TV channel, Al Arabiya, reported on Thursday.…
Sudan’s al-Bashir promises to achieve nationwide health coverage
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday reiterated the country’s commitment to nationwide health coverage as part of its sustainable development…
South Sudan to pay Sudan $1.2bn oil debt
South Sudan will pay its outstanding oil debt of 1.2 billion dollars to neighbouring Sudan as oil output increases with…
Sudan’s newly appointed gov’t leaders sworn-in
Sudan’s newly-appointed First Vice President, Bakri Saleh; Second Vice President, Osman Kibir and Prime Minister, Mutaz Mussa were sworn in…
Bread shortages hit Sudan
Bread shortages have hit Sudan, with wheat traders blaming a foreign currency crisis for shortages of the staple that have…
Sudan, Egypt agree to enhance military cooperation
Sudan and Egypt on Tuesday agreed to enhance military cooperation, and jointly control border and combat terrorism, Sudanese Army’s Chief…
Sudan launches anti-polio campaign
Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday launched a polio vaccination campaign supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF…