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Sudan war: Army Chief Declares Readiness for Peace Talks

Web News 23 September 2023 181 0

The head of Sudan ‘s army has told the BBC he is willing to talk to the commander of rebel forces whom he is battling for control of the country. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he was ready in principle to sit down with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Continue Reading

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Sudan Crisis: Leaders Set for Peace Talk

Web News 13 July 2023 198 0

In a clear sign of their seriousness to end the escalating conflict in Sudan, four East African states, led by Kenya, are pushing for the deployment of a regional force to protect civilians and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches millions of people trapped in the war zone. But getting the agreement of the warring factions […]Continue Reading

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Catholic Bishops Seek Urgent International Intervention in Sudan

Web News 3 July 2023 177 0

South Sudan’s Catholic bishops are calling for urgent intervention by the international community to help resolve the conflict in neighbouring Sudan and to provide humanitarian assistance to the needy people. A letter signed by eight bishops addressed to the government of South Sudan, the international community and humanitarian agencies, called for provision of aid Continue Reading

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Sudan’s Military Ruler Dismisses Two State Governors

Web News 8 June 2023 362 0

Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has replaced two state governors, state-run new agency Suna reports. It comes as fighting intensifies in the capital, Khartoum, and other areas between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the two seized power in a coup in October 2021 but are now involved in a power […]Continue Reading

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Congolese Killed in Sudan Campus Air Strikes – Government

Web News 6 June 2023 729 0

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government says 10 of its citizens died after their university campus was “bombarded” in air strikes in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, on Sunday The foreign affairs ministry said in a statement that it had “learned with deep dismay” the killing of its citizens at the International University of Africa. Minister Continue Reading

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Sudan Army Insists RSF Leaves Capital as Precondition for Truce

Web News 5 June 2023 834 0

The deputy head of Sudan’s ruling council, Malik Agar, has welcomed negotiations for a further ceasefire but said no truce can hold until all forces are withdrawn from the capital. There’s been an alarming escalation of violence in Khartoum and in the western Darfur region since the negotiations in Saudi Arabia broke down last week. […]Continue Reading

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Sudan’s Army Resists Paramilitaries’ Advance Towards Main Airbase

Web News 21 May 2023 281 0

Sudan’s army is resisting an attempt by paramilitaries to advance towards its main airbase near the capital Khartoum, residents have said. The airfield is used by the military to carry out air strikes on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and was also used by foreign governments to evacuate their nationals early in the conflict. The […]Continue Reading

Education

Last Batch of Nigerian Students in Sudan Arrive Abuja – Diaspora Commission

Web News 14 May 2023 1334 0

Saturday marked the arrival of the fifteenth group of Nigerian students from Sudan, to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group of 147 nationals took off from Port Sudan International Airport on Tarco Air and arrived around 8:30 p.m. local time. All Nigerian students in Port Sudan and Egypt border have been evacuated, This […]Continue Reading

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Saudi Arabia Expects Effective Ceasefire in Sudan Talks

Web News 8 May 2023 1856 0

Saudi Arabia says it expects talks which began in Jeddah on Saturday between Sudan’s warring military factions will reach an effective ceasefire. In the first confirmation that the meetings had started, the Saudi foreign ministry said both sides recognized the need to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people. It said, as well as stopping […]Continue Reading

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Sudan’s Warring Factions Set For Talks in Saudi Arabia

Web News 6 May 2023 1467 0

Saudi Arabia is to host the first face-to-face talks on Saturday between the warring armies in Sudan after several ceasefires broke down. A joint US-Saudi statement welcomed the start of “pre-negotiation talks” in Jeddah between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On Friday reports spoke of continuing clashes in Khartoum. The Sudanese Continue Reading

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First Batch of Nigerians Arrive from Sudan

Web News 4 May 2023 1218 0

The first batch of returnees from Sudan have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The returnees touched down onboard a Nigeria Airforce and Air Peace Aircraft at about 11.35pm on Wednesday. While receiving the evacuees at the Airport, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq said […]Continue Reading

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Sudan Crisis Claims Life of Famous Actress

Web News 4 May 2023 1388 0

The death of a well-known actress, killed in crossfire in the north of Khartoum, has shocked residents of Sudan’s capital as they hear of more and more friends and relatives caught up in the fighting. Asia Abdelmajid, who turned 80 last year, was famous for her theatre performances – first coming to prominence in the […]Continue Reading

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Sudan: Battles Rage On As UN Warns Of ‘Catastrophe’

Web News 2 May 2023 1442 0

The UN has warned 800,000 people may flee Sudan as rival military factions battle in the capital, Khartoum, despite a supposed ceasefire. There seems little prospect of a quick resolution to the crisis, which has unleashed a humanitarian disaster, damaged swathes of Khartoum, risked drawing in regional powers, and reignited conflict in the western Darfur region. […]Continue Reading

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Sudan: Intense Fighting in Khartoum as Truce Crumbles

Web News 30 April 2023 238 0

Fighting has intensified in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, shattering the latest ceasefire aimed at allowing people to flee to safety. On Sunday the army said it was attacking the city from all directions, with air strikes and heavy artillery, to flush out its paramilitary rivals. The truce was due to end at midnight on Sunday. Millions […]Continue Reading

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Sudan Crisis: UK Ends Evacuation Operation

Web News 30 April 2023 1715 0

An operation to evacuate people from Sudan has been “extremely successful”, a government minister has said, as the UK ended its evacuation operation. The Foreign Office said the last flight left the capital, Khartoum, at 22:00 local time (21:00 BST) on Saturday. “We can’t stay there forever in such dangerous circumstances,” said Foreign Office Continue Reading

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Air Peace Offers to Evacuate Nigerians from Sudan

Web News 24 April 2023 200 0

The Chairman, Air Peace, Allen Onyema has expressed the willingness to evacuate Nigerians who are stranded in Sudan, North-East Africa free of charge. In a statement on Monday, he said Nigerian students and others stranded in the war-racked nation urgently “need our help.” ”If the Nigerians could be moved to a neighbouring country the airline […]Continue Reading

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Fighting in Sudan Enters Second Week

Web News 22 April 2023 242 0

Fighting in Sudan’s capital entered a second week Saturday as crackling gunfire shattered a temporary truce, the latest battles between forces of rival generals that have already left hundreds dead and thousands wounded. Overnight, the heavy explosions that had previously rocked the city in recent days had subsided, but on Saturday morning, bursts of gunfire […]Continue Reading

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Muted Eid as Ceasefire Breaks in Sudan

Web News 21 April 2023 2094 0

Residents of Sudan’s capital say parts of Khartoum feel like a ghost town, in stark contrast to the joyful mood usually seen during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. After a week of fighting between two factions of the country’s military leadership at least 400 people have been killed. Witnesses say bombing, shelling and gunfire […]Continue Reading

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Fragile Ceasefire: RSF Claims Downing Sudan’s Army Helicopters

Web News 20 April 2023 371 0

Sudan’s paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) alleges it has shot down two military helicopters in a reprisal attack against the army. The group said the army attacked its fighters in Omdurman, near the capital Khartoum on Thursday morning despite the truce announced on Wednesday. “But the forces responded to the attack and inflicted heavy […]Continue Reading

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Army, RSF Bloodbath Leaves Dozens of Civilians Dead in Sudan

Web News 16 April 2023 213 0

A power struggle between Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country, with more than 50 civilians reported dead. Residents dodged gunfire in the capital, Khartoum, as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV, and army headquarters. Twenty-five people, including 17 civilians, have died in the city, a doctors’ Continue Reading

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Sudan Boils as Army, Paramilitary Force Tussle

Web News 15 April 2023 216 0

*Also Video of the situation in Sudan At least three have died as Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force battle with heavy weapons in the capital Khartoum amid tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has taken control of at least three airports, the army […]Continue Reading

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South Sudan, Sudan Agree on Joint Border Force

Web News 13 January 2023 313 0

Sudanese military ruler Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir have agreed to set up a joint force to secure their two countries’ 1,800km- (1,120 mile-) border, state-owned channel Sudan TV has reported. The agreement was announced following talks between the two leaders in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Thursday. The […]Continue Reading

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Sudan Forces Kill Teenager in Latest Protests

Web News 7 April 2022 350 0

A 19-year-old demonstrator was shot and killed by security forces during the latest protests against last year’s coup, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said. Police also stormed a hospital in the capital, Khartoum, and fired tear gas inside the wards on Wednesday. Ninety-four protesters are now known to have died since Sudanese army officers […]Continue Reading

News Sport

AFCON; Nigeria Lock Horns With Sudan

Web News 15 January 2022 506 0

Super Eagles of Nigeria will be hoping to make it back to back wins at the ongoing Africa cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon when they face Sudan in their second group B match. The Super Eagles, who had an impressive victory against the Pharaohs of Egypt in their opening match, are in high spirit […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Meet The Beauty Queens of Surma Tribe

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The People of Surma tribe are found in Southern Sudan as well as Southwestern Ethiopia. During teenage years, females undergo the lip stretching procedure which involves removing their lower teeth to accommodate a lip plate; the lip plate is increased in size yearly until it is an astounding size. Some of the men do this […]Continue Reading