Sudanese warring parties throw cold water on African mediation gains
December 12, 2023 The Sudanese army and the rival paramilitary force it has been fighting for eight months have both cast doubt on an announcement by regional mediators that they…
Sudan extends airspace closure until Aug. 15 due to conflict
July 31, 2023 The Sudanese civil aviation authority extended the closure of Sudan’s airspace until Aug. 15, except for humanitarian aid and evacuation flights, Khartoum International Airport said in a…
US imposing sanctions against those perpetuating violence in Sudan
June 2, 2023 The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on companies it accused of fueling the conflict in Sudan, stepping up pressure on the army and a rival paramilitary…
Cooperation between Egypt, Nigeria eased evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan – Envoy
May 4, 2023 Cooperation between Egyptian and Nigerian authorities was instrumental to the ease with which Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan were evacuated to Nigeria. Speaking with NAN on Wednesday…
Sudan’s army says ousted Bashir is in military hospital – statement
April 26, 2023 Sudan’s army on Wednesday said ousted former president Omar Hassan Al-Bashir is being held in a military hospital under police custody. Formerly jailed Bashir and around 30…
Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated
April 25, 2023 Sudan’s warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting on Tuesday, while Western, Arab and Asian nations raced to extract their citizens from the country. The Sudan…
Media watchdog seeks German investigation of Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi death
Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has accused Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and several top officials of committing crimes against humanity in a criminal complaint filed…
50 Journalists Killed, 387 Jailed In 2020 – RSFÂ
Fifty journalists and media workers were killed in connection with their work in 2020, the majority in countries that are not at war, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday. The…
RSF says 49 journalists, other media professionals killed worldwide in 2019
Reporters without Borders (RSF) said almost half of the almost 400 journalists imprisoned worldwide are in just three countries: China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. “The governments have increased pressure on…
Sudanese army, civilians seal final interim power-sharing deal
Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional government, and eventually elections, following the overthrow…