Sudan's army chief declares rival faction as 'rebels' Sudan's army chief branded the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a rebellious group and ordered it be dissolved, as the faction battled the army in deadly violence that derailed a shift to civilian rule and prompted US calls for a ceasefire. World • 17 Apr 23
Sudan's army chief declares rival faction as 'rebels' Sudan's army chief branded the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a rebellious group and ordered it be dissolved, as the faction battled the army in deadly violence that derailed a shift to civilian rule and prompted US calls for a ceasefire. World • 17 Apr 23
Food agency halts work in Sudan after 3 staff killed The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted all operations in Sudan after three of its employees were killed in clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan • 16 Apr 23
Food agency halts work in Sudan after 3 staff killed The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted all operations in Sudan after three of its employees were killed in clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan • 16 Apr 23
Fighting rages in Sudan despite humanitarian pause Fierce fighting raged in Sudan's capital despite an hours-long pause to address humanitarian needs including the evacuation of wounded, on the second day of battles that left three UN staff among more than 50 civilians killed. Sudan • 16 Apr 23
Fighting rages in Sudan despite humanitarian pause Fierce fighting raged in Sudan's capital despite an hours-long pause to address humanitarian needs including the evacuation of wounded, on the second day of battles that left three UN staff among more than 50 civilians killed. Sudan • 16 Apr 23
At least 56 civilians dead in Sudan power struggle Clashes between Sudan's main paramilitary group and the armed forces have killed at least 56 people, a doctors' group said, in an apparent struggle for control amid the country's halting moves toward elections after a military coup. World • 16 Apr 23
At least 56 civilians dead in Sudan power struggle Clashes between Sudan's main paramilitary group and the armed forces have killed at least 56 people, a doctors' group said, in an apparent struggle for control amid the country's halting moves toward elections after a military coup. World • 16 Apr 23
Torrential rains in Sudan leave 52 dead in flooding Flooding caused by torrential rains in Sudan have killed at least 52 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, state media reported today. World • 13 Aug 22
Torrential rains in Sudan leave 52 dead in flooding Flooding caused by torrential rains in Sudan have killed at least 52 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, state media reported today. World • 13 Aug 22
Sudanese anti-coup protesters barricade streets Sudanese anti-coup protesters have been manning barricades in Khartoum a day after a deadly crackdown on mass rallies, as a defiant civil disobedience campaign against the military takeover entered its seventh day. World • 31 Oct 21
Sudanese anti-coup protesters barricade streets Sudanese anti-coup protesters have been manning barricades in Khartoum a day after a deadly crackdown on mass rallies, as a defiant civil disobedience campaign against the military takeover entered its seventh day. World • 31 Oct 21
Three shot dead during protests against coup in Sudan Security forces have shot dead three people during nationwide protests in Sudan, a doctors committee said, as hundreds of thousands of people demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government after a military coup. World • 30 Oct 21
Three shot dead during protests against coup in Sudan Security forces have shot dead three people during nationwide protests in Sudan, a doctors committee said, as hundreds of thousands of people demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government after a military coup. World • 30 Oct 21
Sudan general says army ousted govt to avoid civil war Sudan's top general has defended the army's seizure of power, saying he had ousted the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to avoid civil war. World • 26 Oct 21
Sudan general says army ousted govt to avoid civil war Sudan's top general has defended the army's seizure of power, saying he had ousted the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to avoid civil war. World • 26 Oct 21
Protests as Sudan's military seizes power in coup Sudan's military seized power in a coup, arresting members of a transitional government that was supposed to guide the country to democracy following the overthrow of long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir in a popular uprising two years ago. World • 25 Oct 21
Protests as Sudan's military seizes power in coup Sudan's military seized power in a coup, arresting members of a transitional government that was supposed to guide the country to democracy following the overthrow of long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir in a popular uprising two years ago. World • 25 Oct 21
UN says major humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia A "full-scale humanitarian crisis" is unfolding in Ethiopia, the United Nations refugee agency has said, with more than 27,000 people now having fled heavy fighting to Sudan. World • 17 Nov 20
UN says major humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia A "full-scale humanitarian crisis" is unfolding in Ethiopia, the United Nations refugee agency has said, with more than 27,000 people now having fled heavy fighting to Sudan. World • 17 Nov 20
Amnesty says scores of civilians massacred in Ethiopia Scores and possibly hundreds of labourers have been killed in Ethiopia's Tigray region, human rights group Amnesty International said, as federal troops claimed major advances in their offensive against local forces. World • 12 Nov 20
Amnesty says scores of civilians massacred in Ethiopia Scores and possibly hundreds of labourers have been killed in Ethiopia's Tigray region, human rights group Amnesty International said, as federal troops claimed major advances in their offensive against local forces. World • 12 Nov 20
Israel and Sudan agree to normalise ties in US deal Israel hailed a new era in its relations with the Arab world after the announcement of plans to normalise ties with Sudan, an agreement Palestinians have described as a "new stab in the back". World • 23 Oct 20
Israel and Sudan agree to normalise ties in US deal Israel hailed a new era in its relations with the Arab world after the announcement of plans to normalise ties with Sudan, an agreement Palestinians have described as a "new stab in the back". World • 23 Oct 20
Sudan sending troops to Darfur after 60 killed UN officials reported a fresh massacre of more than 60 people in Sudan's West Darfur, as the country's prime minister promised fresh troops for the conflict-stricken region. World • 27 Jul 20
Sudan sending troops to Darfur after 60 killed UN officials reported a fresh massacre of more than 60 people in Sudan's West Darfur, as the country's prime minister promised fresh troops for the conflict-stricken region. World • 27 Jul 20
Ethiopia says US 'undiplomatic' over Nile Dam project The United States has been "undiplomatic" in its role facilitating talks between three countries on the Nile River over a giant dam, the Ethiopian government has said. World • 03 Mar 20
Ethiopia says US 'undiplomatic' over Nile Dam project The United States has been "undiplomatic" in its role facilitating talks between three countries on the Nile River over a giant dam, the Ethiopian government has said. World • 03 Mar 20
Court told Bashir received millions from Saudis Omar al-Bashir received $90m in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator has told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption trial. World • 19 Aug 19
Court told Bashir received millions from Saudis Omar al-Bashir received $90m in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator has told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption trial. World • 19 Aug 19
Sudan army, civilians seal interim power-sharing deal Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional government following the overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir. World • 17 Aug 19
Sudan army, civilians seal interim power-sharing deal Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional government following the overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir. World • 17 Aug 19
Sudan generals, protest leaders sign declaration Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders have signed a hard-won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule. World • 04 Aug 19
Sudan generals, protest leaders sign declaration Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders have signed a hard-won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule. World • 04 Aug 19
Sudan agreement on transition to civilian rule Sudan's ruling generals and protest leaders have reached a "full agreement" on the constitutional declaration, the African Union has said, paving the way for transitioning to civilian rule. World • 03 Aug 19
Sudan agreement on transition to civilian rule Sudan's ruling generals and protest leaders have reached a "full agreement" on the constitutional declaration, the African Union has said, paving the way for transitioning to civilian rule. World • 03 Aug 19
Sudan protesters hail landmark deal with generals Crowds of jubilant Sudanese people took to the streets of Khartoum to celebrate a landmark deal between protest leaders and the country's ruling generals aimed at turning the page on months of political unrest. World • 05 Jul 19
Sudan protesters hail landmark deal with generals Crowds of jubilant Sudanese people took to the streets of Khartoum to celebrate a landmark deal between protest leaders and the country's ruling generals aimed at turning the page on months of political unrest. World • 05 Jul 19
Seven dead, 180 injured in latest Sudan protests Authorities in Sudan have said seven people have been killed and more than 180 injured during protests in several cities. World • 01 Jul 19
Seven dead, 180 injured in latest Sudan protests Authorities in Sudan have said seven people have been killed and more than 180 injured during protests in several cities. World • 01 Jul 19
Sudan's Bashir appears before prosecutor Fallen Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir has been seen in public for the first time since being ousted, as he was driven in an armed convoy to the prosecutor's office. World • 16 Jun 19
Sudan's Bashir appears before prosecutor Fallen Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir has been seen in public for the first time since being ousted, as he was driven in an armed convoy to the prosecutor's office. World • 16 Jun 19
Ousted Sudanese leader to face trial over corruption Ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir will stand trial soon on corruption charges, according to the African nation's chief prosecutor. World • 15 Jun 19
Ousted Sudanese leader to face trial over corruption Ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir will stand trial soon on corruption charges, according to the African nation's chief prosecutor. World • 15 Jun 19
Four killed in further Sudan protests One week after dozens died in a crackdown on Sudanese protesters demanding civilian rule, four people have been killed as security forces moved to quell a civil disobedience campaign launched yesterday. World • 10 Jun 19
Four killed in further Sudan protests One week after dozens died in a crackdown on Sudanese protesters demanding civilian rule, four people have been killed as security forces moved to quell a civil disobedience campaign launched yesterday. World • 10 Jun 19
Pope appeals for calm amid Sudan violence Pope Francis has appealed for peace in Sudan following a bloody crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum last week. World • 09 Jun 19
Pope appeals for calm amid Sudan violence Pope Francis has appealed for peace in Sudan following a bloody crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum last week. World • 09 Jun 19
Ethiopia tries to mediate Sudan crisis Ethiopia's prime minister has sought to mediate Sudan's political crisis, urging military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise "bravery" in resolving their standoff since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir. World • 07 Jun 19
Ethiopia tries to mediate Sudan crisis Ethiopia's prime minister has sought to mediate Sudan's political crisis, urging military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise "bravery" in resolving their standoff since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir. World • 07 Jun 19
