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Conflict in Sudan’s South Lays Bare Deep Scars

After his family was massacred and home torched, Sudanese farmer Ayoub Haroun sought refuge in a school alongside some of the tens of thousands fleeing recent bitter ethnic conflict. More than a week of bloodshed last month in Sudan’s Blue Nile state left at least 105 people dead and scores…

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Sudan leader Burhan reshuffles army leadership

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Thursday announced a major reshuffling of the country's military leadership on Thursday, amid political and economic turmoil.

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South Sudanese return to Sudan seeking relief, but find more hardship

Living in flimsy shelters made of wood and plastic tarp or half-finished concrete buildings, South Sudanese who have returned to Sudan are finding life tougher as their former country's economy tumbles.

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First US Ambassador to Sudan in 25 Years Lands in Khartoum

John Godfrey landed in Khartoum on Wednesday to assume the position of the first US ambassador to Sudan in almost 25 years. “Ambassador John Godfrey arrived today in Khartoum, the first US Ambassador to Sudan in nearly 25 years,” the US embassy said in a statement. “Godfrey will work to…

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US ambassador arrives to post in Sudan following 25-year freeze

The ambassador arrives as Sudan is experiencing widespread unrest, with protesters calling for an end to military rule.

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Flooding Devastates Rural Areas South of Sudan’s Capital

After annual rains that have left dozens dead in Sudan, thousands of people in the farming town of Al Managil and surrounding villages have lost homes and property in what they say is the worst flooding in a decade. "We've lost everything," said 29-year-old Butheyna Alhadi, speaking to Reuters amid…

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Flooding devastates rural areas south of Sudan's capital

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ICC chief prosecutor demands 'true accountability' for Darfur genocide

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has urged the UN Security Council to accelerate action to deliver justice for thousands of people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, the scene of multiple massacres and bloodshed in 2003.

Radio France Internationale

1st Batch of Saudi Aid for Flood Victims Arrives in Sudan

Two relief airplanes, carrying more than 100 tons of food and shelter aid, representing the first batch of the Saudi aid airlift to support those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan, have arrived. The aid is being dispatched by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief)…

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Sudan official: Death toll from seasonal floods rises to 83

A Sudanese official says the death toll from flash floods across the country since the start of the rainy season has climbed to at least 83

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Sudan Official: Death Toll From Seasonal Floods Rises to 83

The death toll from flash floods in Sudan since the start of the country’s rainy season has climbed to 83, an official said Tuesday as the downpours continued to inundate villages across the east African nation. Brig. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Abdul-Rahim, spokesman for Sudan’s National Council for Civil Defense, said that…

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UAE’s Bowardi, Sudan’s Hussein Discuss Military, Defense Cooperation

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Bowardi held talks with the Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. General Muhammad Othman al-Hussein in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Both sides underscored the efforts to bolster and develop cooperation in all fields, especially with regard to…

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After ‘Doomsday’ Floods, Sudanese Fear Worse to Come

In the Sudanese village of Makaylab, Mohamed Tigani picked through the pile of rubble that was once his mud-brick home, after torrential rains sparked heavy floods that swept it away. "It was like doomsday," said Tigani, 53, from Makaylab in Sudan's River Nile state, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) north…

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Saudi King Directs KSrelief to Send Urgent Aid to Sudan Flood Victims

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, directed King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to send an urgent airlift that includes food and shelter aid to help those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan. In a statement issued Monday,…

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ICC Chief Prosecutor Visits Sudan

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has arrived in Sudan, state media reported in the country still wracked by unrest since the 2019 ouster of its leader accused of genocide. "The ICC prosecutor and a court delegation will hold a number of meetings with senior officials and he…

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Sudanese Opposition Leader: No Rapprochement with Army's Allies

A leader in the opposition Forces of Freedom and Change coalition in Sudan ruled out any rapprochement with the factions that supported the army's assumption of power last October and overthrew the civilian-led government. Member of the Central Council of the Forces Sherif Muhammad Othman said that this group disavowed…

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People Affected by Sudan’s Floods Complain of Poor State Assistance

People affected by Sudan’s floods complained of the State’s failure to help them and accused the authorities of not providing the necessary aid to confront the humanitarian catastrophe. Floods and heavy rains in Sudan left 79 people dead and 30 injured, in addition to the partial or complete collapse of…

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Ethiopia Says It Demands 'African Solution' for GERD Crisis, Rejects Outside Mediation

Ethiopia said it strongly demands an "African solution" to its dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which it is building along a tributary of the Nile River, raising tensions with the two downstream countries. MP and Advisor to the Minister of Water and Energy…

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Sudan’s new community squad sparks fears of a return to ‘morality policing’

Fears the unit will enforce public order laws limiting women’s rights and freedoms amid crackdown since military coup

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Sudan: Seasonal Floods Kill 77 People, Destroy 14,500 Homes

More than 70 people have been killed and 14,500 homes destroyed by Sudan's seasonal downpours and floods, a senior official said Thursday. The death toll since the rainy season kicked off in May stood at 77 people, Brig. Gen.

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Sudanese Army Allies Propose Constitutional Document Amendments

The Forces of Freedom and Change – the National Accord Group in Sudan revealed the most prominent features of the constitutional declaration expected to be presented during the next few days. The Group said it is committed to making amendments to the constitutional document - produced by the political agreement…

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Inflation in Sudan Declines despite Stagnation, Economic Concerns

The Central Bureau of Statistics in Sudan said on Tuesday that the annual inflation rate fell for the second month in a row to 125.41 percent in July, compared to 148.88 percent the previous month, after registering 192 percent in May. The country is facing record inflation rates, amid a…

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Egypt Renews Adherence to Nile River Water Rights

Egypt has renewed its “adherence” to its water rights, a few days after Ethiopia announced completing the third filling of its mega dam reservoir and the electricity production from the second turbine without agreement from downstream countries. Egypt and Sudan demand that Ethiopia halt the construction work at the Grand…

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UN: Half Million People to Be Affected by Floods in Sudan

The UN said on Monday that floods in Sudan could affect more than 460,000 people this year while humanitarian organizations on the ground, and local authorities revealed that more than 136,000 people have been affected by floods since May in the Darfur, eastern Sudan and Kordofan states. Also, torrential rains…

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Kenya's presidential election results lead to accusations of vote-rigging

Kenya's outgoing Deputy President William Ruto has won a narrow victory in the presidential election over his rival Raila Odinga. However, four of the seven election commissioners have contested the results. Also, 49 Ivorian soldiers have been charged as mercenaries in Mali. Ivory Coast contests the claim, saying the troops…

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