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Sudan Denounces Ethiopia’s Accusation of Territorial Violation

Sudan strongly denounced statements that it had violated Ethiopia’s international borders. Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen told parliament on Wednesday that his country is pursuing peaceful means to regain land forcefully occupied by Sudanese troops in late 2020, a reference to the al-Fashaqa region. Addis Ababa…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan Arrests Communist Party Leaders Upon Arrival from Juba

Sudanese security forces arrested leading anti-coup figures on Thursday after they returned from a visit to Juba, South Sudan, where they met with a leading Sudanese rebel leader. Security forces raided the house of the secretary-general of the opposition Sudanese Communist Party Mohammed Mokhtar al-Khatib, the party said in a…

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Egypt Seeks Solution to GERD Crisis that Preserves its Water Interests

Egypt is keen on resolving the dispute with Ethiopia over the giant hydropower dam on the Blue Nile and reach an agreement that preserves the interests of all concerned countries. It underscored the importance of the Nile River as a "source of cooperation and construction" since it is considered an…

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Sudanese communist leader arrested as protests rage in Khartoum

A leading Sudanese politician was arrested on Thursday as protests raged in the capital Khartoum for the seventh month against military rule, with tear gas and heavy security force deployment.

Reuters

US Delegation Discusses Political Crisis in Sudan with Political Actors

A US delegation visiting Sudan met with various political forces and reviewed the national political crisis following the army's seizure of power last October. The delegation held meetings with the pro-military armed factions which signed the Juba Agreement and the National Umma Party, led by Mubarak Al-Mahdi. It is scheduled…

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‘I thought the UK was a good country’: Sudan massacre refugee faces removal to Rwanda

Mohammed is among first asylum seekers to face removal under Home Office’s controversial scheme

The Guardian - UK

G7: Resumption of Economic Support to Sudan Hinges on Restoration of Civilian-Led Govt

The G7 has urged the active politicians in Sudan to agree on key negotiation issues in order to restore civil rule. “We continue to call for a return to a civilian-led transition towards an inclusive democracy and peace after the military takeover on 25 October 2021. “Restoration of a credible…

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The ‘Spider-Man’ of Sudan: masked activist becomes symbol of resistance

Dressed in red and blue, ‘Spidey’ is a fixture at protests against the military regime – and the subject of a new Guardian documentary

The Guardian - UK

Sudan Sanctuary Offers Haven for Exotic Birds

Tucked away east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, a sanctuary of lush green vegetation has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from far and wide. "I have a passion for birds," said Akram Yehia, owner of the Marshall Nature Reserve which covers 400 square meters (4,300 square feet). "I…

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Second Round of Sudanese Talks Gets Underway

Sudan announced the launch of the second round of indirect talks on the Sudanese crisis, at the invitation of the Tripartite Mechanism, at the headquarters of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) in Khartoum. The meetings brought together leaders of the Alliance of Forces for the…

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US Senate Passes Legislation to Support Sudan’s Democratic Aspirations

The US Senate has unanimously passed legislation condemning the October 25, 2021 coup in Sudan. All council members voted in favor of the bill, with little or no objection when it was introduced for voting in Congress on Wednesday. According to the non-binding legislation’s text, Congress stands with the people…

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S2,EP 18: Nigeria's fuel hikes, Nairobi tackles rabies, & Sudan fishermen affected by climate change

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Nigeria, an unstable power supply and fuel hikes due to the Ukraine war has businesses struggling to cope; Nairobi is tackling rabies by ensuring dogs are vaccinated, and in Sudan,…

Radio France Internationale

Sudanese protests resume as moves for political deal falter

Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters who rallied against Sudan's military rulers on Thursday, as diplomatic moves to broker a political solution to a post-coup crisis showed little sign of progress.

Reuters

Egypt Intensifies Arab, European Efforts to Resolve Water, GERD Issues

Egypt has intensified regional and international efforts to secure water needs as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the rainy season in July. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa but has…

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Protesters remain in Sudan’s prisons as dialogue is postponed

Lawyers say that there are many more anti-coup protesters in prison than the authorities acknowledge.

The Conversation

Kiir and Machar: insights into South Sudan's strongmen

Salva Kiir and Riek Machar loom large over South Sudan’s recent history. And they will keep holding the future of the young nation in their hands to a large extent.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aboul Gheit Stresses Importance of Maintaining Egypt, Sudan's Water Rights

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks with Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant in Cairo on Monday. Abou Gheit underlined the importance of maintaining Egypt and Sudan’s water rights. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures with regard…

The Independent UK

With oil sales tied up, South Sudan battles to pay salaries

Many of South Sudan’s civil servants have not been paid for months as the government has run out of funds, because the income from oil exports is allocated to servicing loans until 2027

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Washington Links Aid to Sudan to Transition to Civilian Rule

Washington informed head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan that the United States and international aid to Sudan hinges on the country’s transition to civilian rule. A State Department Secretary spokesman told Asharq Al-Awsat that Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee held a phone call with Burhan…

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Famine in Ethiopia: the roots lie in Eritrea's long-running feud with Tigrayans

The war in northern Ethiopia that began in November 2020 has left millions in Tigray on the brink of famine.

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Sudan Islamists Struggle to Choose Turabi's Successor

Sudan's Islamist parties, the National Congress and the Popular Congress parties, will soon begin a new chapter in their conflict.

The Independent UK

Pope, hobbled by knee problem, looks forward to S Sudan trip

Pope Francis whose mobility has been limited of late by a nagging knee problem, is looking forward to visiting South Sudan in July

Al Jazeera

‘They killed everything’: Darfur survivor recounts deadly attack

Despite a peace deal signed in 2020, a military coup in Sudan last year has brought back instability in the region.

The Conversation

What cattle conflicts say about identity in South Sudan

In March 2022, violent clashes between farming communities and cattle herders broke out in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan. It was the latest incident in months of cattle-related violence in the area, which is in the country’s southern region.

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Sudan's Electric Rickshaws Cut Costs, Help Environment

Sudanese entrepreneur Mohamed Samir watches proudly as workers assemble garishly colored rickshaws, unique in the North African nation because they run on electricity in a bid to tackle soaring costs. In Sudan, three-wheeler vehicles -- tuk-tuk rickshaws for passengers, and motorbike tricycles with a trailer attached for carrying goods --…

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