Sudan's generals and opposition form sovereign council to lead transition
Sudan's generals and opposition alliance has formed a sovereign council that will head the country during its three-year transition to civilian rule, a spokesperson said. The line-up of the 11-member council was announced by a…
Sudan: Army & opposition agree on forming transitional government
Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the main opposition coalition have reached an agreement to usher in a new period of a transitional government, the African Union (AU) said. Mohamed Hassan Lebatt, the AU mediator for…
Sudan: Omar al-Bashir charged, makes first public appearance
Sudan's ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences on Sunday, as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown and detained in April. Looking much the same as prior to his removal by the…
Sudan: The U.S. joins diplomatic push to ensure transition deal
The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan's military rulers and the opposition toward a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir.…
Sudan: Pope Francis appeals for peace & dialogue
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace in Sudan following a bloody crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum last week. "The news coming from Sudan is giving rise to pain and concern. We pray for these…
Military arrests 3 opposition figures in Sudan
Sudan's security forces have reportedly arrested three prominent opposition figures after they met the Ethiopian prime minister who was in Khartoum to try to restart peace talks. Opposition politician Mohamed Esmat was arrested on…
Sudan military cracks down on protesters, death toll reaches 100
Two days after the Sudanese military led a violent crackdown on protesters in the country's capital, over 100 people have been reported dead and 500 injured, the opposition said Wednesday. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors said…
Eid massacre: AU suspends Sudan over bloody celebration
The African Union has suspended Sudan's membership of the bloc following a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters on Monday, which left dozens dead. The AU's Peace and Security Council tweeted a response to the…
Sudan: Opposition leader, Yasir Arman arrested ahead of peace talk
Sudanese security forces have arrested a senior opposition politician despite an offer from the country's ruling generals offered to resume talks with the pro-democracy protest movement. Yasir Arman, the leader of the Sudanese People's…
Sudan: Military cabal suspends talks with protesters
Sudan: Military cabal suspends talks with protesters Sudan's military rulers on Wednesday suspended crucial talks with protesters on installing civilian rule, insisting that negotiations will resume only after demonstrators remove…
"No more lending to Sudan" – IMF official explains
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to provide Sudan with technical assistance and policy support, but it cannot offer additional financing because of the country's arrears, a senior IMF official said. Sudan's…
A million Sudanese marchers surround army headquarters
Sudanese marchers converged from all directions on army headquarters for a "million-strong" demonstration Thursday to turn up the heat on the ruling military council after three of its members resigned following talks on handing over power.…
Sudan: 3 members of military council quit
Three members of Sudan's 10-man ruling army council have resigned as the protest leaders insisted on the civilian rule. According to a statement by the council, the officers were Lieutenant General Omar Zain al-Abdin, Lieutenant…
Sudan: Protesters set to announce civilian government
Sudanese protest leaders are set to consummate their revolution by announcing a civilian government to replace the ruling military council. Hints about the move were dropped Friday as demonstrators thronged outside army headquarters…
US in consideration of removing Sudan from terror list
There are indications that the United State (U.S.) will consider removing Sudan from the state sponsor of terrorism list if there are significant changes in its government. A senior State Department official said on Tuesday that…
Sudan: Protest organizers demand Civilian Government from new Junta
Sudanese protest organisers have presented demands to the country's new military rulers, urging the creation of a civilian government, the group spearheading demonstrations said. Thousands remained encamped outside Khartoum's army…
Sudan's new ruler, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announces Populism
Sudan's second new military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced a series of populist measures Saturday in a bid to placate demonstrators demanding civilian rule. "I announce the restructuring of state institutions…
Sudan's most recent Leader, General Awad Ibn Ouf quits
The head of Sudan's new ruling military council, General Awad Ibn Ouf, announced his resignation on Friday, less than 24 hours after being sworn in, following the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir. His move came shortly…
Protest: Sudan's military junta opts for Dialogue
Sudan's military junta vowed Friday to open a dialogue with all political groups on forming a civilian government as protesters railed against their seizure of power after ousting president Omar al-Bashir. But the military council…
United States suspends talks with Sudan
The United States on Thursday suspended discussions with Sudan on normalizing relations between the two countries after the military ousted President Omar al-Bashir and said it would run the country for two years, Reuters reports. The…