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Netanyahu, Al-Burhan Meet in Secret in Uganda

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

“Confidential” information continues to flow from the office of the head of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about what happened at his meeting with the head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Tuesday in Uganda. Citing expert opinion, Israeli media reported that the purpose of this media campaign is to win votes in the general elections to be held on March 2. That is in less than a month.

Sudan Signs Agreement With Rebels, Trouble Continues in Khartoum

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

The Sudanese government and a major rebel movement signed a preliminary agreement on Friday, on political and security arrangements, paving the way for a comprehensive reconciliation agreement through ongoing talks between the two sides. The Sudanese government resumed peace talks with rebel movements last October to end years of conflict that has persisted.

Sudan Plane Crash Kills 18

January 3, 2020January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

A Sudanese military plane crashed in the Western Darfur region, killing all eighteen people on board, including four children, the military said. A Sudanese employee of the World Food Program (WFP) and his family were among the casualties. Several officers were among those who perished as the plane went down in an area that has recently experienced deadly ethnic clashes.

Sudanese Court Sentences 29 Intelligence Officers to Death for Murder of Protester

December 30, 2019January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

Twenty-nine members of the national intelligence service have been sentenced to death by a court in Sudan, having found them guilty of murdering a teacher in detention. The defendants were found guilty of deadly abuse of Ahmed al-Kheir at an intelligence services facility and sentenced to be hanged, judge Sadok Abdelrahman said.

Bashir, Former President of Sudan, Sentenced to a Two-Year Detention

December 14, 2019January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

The former president of Sudan, Omar al- Bashir, has been sentenced to two year detention in a state-run reform facility over corruption and financial irregularity charges. “The convict, Omar al-Bashir, is consigned to a social reform facility for a period of two years . . .The sums of foreign and national currencies that were seized are confiscated,” said the presiding judge, Al-Sadiq Abdelrahman.

Bashir, Ex-Sudanese President, Sentenced for Corruption

Editor's Pick December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

A court in Sudan has sentenced the country’s former President, Omar al-Bashir, 75, to two years in prison for money laundering and corruption. This is the first conviction amid a series of lawsuits against the former Sudanese president. Due to his advanced age, he will serve his sentence in a rehabilitation center for seniors convicted of crimes not punishable by death. “Under the law, those who reached the age of 70 shall not serve jail terms,” the judge said.

Sudan Factory Fire Kills 23, Injures 130

December 4, 2019January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

At least 23 people have been killed after a fire broke out when a gas tanker exploded in a ceramics factory in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. More than one hundred people were injured and are being treated in various local hospitals with most of them suffering from burns. Confirming the incident, the northern Khartoum’s Bahri district police director, Brigadier General Hassan Abdullahi, said that six of those wounded were in critical condition. It is therefore feared that the death toll could rise.

Sudan’s Hamdouk to Visit Chad for South Sudan Talks

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok wіll vіѕіt Chаd’ѕ саріtаl N’Djamena on Nоvеmbеr 25, at thе іnvіtаtіоn of Prеѕіdеnt Idrіѕѕ Dеbу, tо hold a round оf jоіnt реасе talks. Thе ѕоurсеѕ said Hаmdоuk wіll vіѕіt Chаd оn thе 25th оf thіѕ mоnth tо асhіеvе peace іn Sudаn thrоugh thе fоrthсоmіng nеgоtіаtіоnѕ hоѕtеd bу South Sudan оn the 21st. Thе tаlkѕ wіll rеѕumе as ѕсhеdulеd tо соntіnuе dіѕсuѕѕіоnѕ оn іѕѕuеѕ аt thе hеаrt оf Sudаn’ѕ соnflісt.

Sudan Budget, in Need of Cash, Prioritizes Health and Education

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Thе Sudаnеѕе Cаbіnеt іѕ mоvіng tо rеduсе ѕреndіng on the ѕесurіtу ѕеrvісеѕ and аuthоrіzеѕ the gеnеrаl budget fоr 2020 to fосuѕ оn thе еduсаtіоn and hеаlth ѕесtоrѕ. Thе sources ѕаіd that the vіѕіоn оf the trаnѕіtіоnаl gоvеrnmеnt is tо асhіеvе a соmрrеhеnѕіvе peace іn thе соuntrу, whісh rеԛuіrеѕ rеduсіng spending оn ѕесurіtу ѕеrvісеѕ. The ѕроkеѕmаn of the Sudanese gоvеrnmеnt Faisal Saleh, іn рrеѕѕ ѕtаtеmеntѕ, ѕаіd thаt the Council of Mіnіѕtеrѕ аррrоvеd thе general guidelines fоr thе budgеt fоr 2020, focusing оn thе еduсаtіоn аnd hеаlth ѕесtоrѕ.

GERD: Trump, Mnuchin Help Nile Countries Resolve Their Dam Feud

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Ethіоріа, Egypt аnd Sudаn hаvе agreed tо work tо rеѕоlvе thеіr dispute over the Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam bу mіd-Jаnuаrу. In talks hоѕtеd bу Washington, thе foreign ministers of the thrее countries ѕаіd fоur technical mееtіngѕ wоuld bе hеld wіth the aim оf rеасhіng a mutually beneficial agreement оn thе ореrаtіоn оf the dam.

Sudan, South Sudan Plot Roadmaps to Peace

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Margaret, South Sudan citizen has four children, she says the high prices in the market make it hard to provide for her children. “Life is hard, we struggled to support our own children since the war started my own kids haven’t gone to school in four years because I couldn’t provide school fees for them. I can provide meals and if I get enough then they can go to school,” she said.

Sudanese Prime Minister Announces New Cabinet

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

On Thursday, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdouk announced the formation of the first government since the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir in April. The new government comes under a three-year power-sharing agreement between the military junta and the civilian opposition.

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Accused of Receiving Millions from Saudi Arabia

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who had been in power for nearly thirty years, appeared in court in Khartoum, the capital, on charges of corruption and killing. A Sudanese prosecutor said in June that millions of dollars of foreign currency were found in sandbags at Mr. Bashir’s home. He faces other charges. Mr. Bashir’s lawyers dismiss the charges against him as unfounded.

Sudan: Army and Civilian Leadership Sign Historic Power-sharing Deal

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Leaders of Sudan’s Transitional Military Council, and their civilian opposition counterparts, have today officially signed a historic agreement widely viewed as an eventual possible solution to the major political crisis that has rocked the oil-rich African state for the past eight months.

Sudanese Uprising Ends after Signing Power Sharing Document

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Sudan’s transitional military council and opposition representatives have signed a power-sharing agreement, which provides for a civilian and military transitional governing council, and paves the way for the election of a civilian government.

Sudanese Opposition Protests Over Investigation Report on Deadly June Attacks

July 29, 2019August 10, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

No blame is being placed on Sudan’s military junta. That was the core of the report from the investigation committee set up by the military to look into what happened on June 3rd, when security forces attacked a pro-democracy sit-in at army headquarters in Khartoum on June 3rd.

Sudan Crisis: Ruling Military Foils Coup Attempt

July 12, 2019August 10, 2019 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

Sudan’s ruling transitional military has foiled a “coup attempt” aimed at “blocking the deal” with opposition representatives. The head of the Security Committee Council, Jamal Omar Ibrahim, said that a number of officers and soldiers has been arrested.

The announcement of the attempted coup failed after the agreement of the military council and opposition representatives to end the political deadlock in the country. Ibrahim said that 12 officers were arrested, including seven in service and five in pensions and four officers were detained.

Military, Civilians Reach Agreement in Sudan; Cautious Optimism Reigns

July 6, 2019August 10, 2019 Robert Martin (CN Staff) Leave a comment

A power-sharing agreement was reached Friday between Sudan’s military government and civilian opposition, bringing an end to the month-long standoff between the two sides, and the best bit of news in nearly 30 years. The country will be controlled by a joint sovereign council until elections can be held in three years and three months. The preliminary deal also includes the promise of an independent investigation into the June 3 massacre, in which 100 protesters were killed. The opposition, and its supporters, were jubilant, but cautious.

Unrest Around the World – A Country by Country Look

June 17, 2019August 10, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Today following the world news can be seen in a world at unrest. In these countries especially is apparent World Unrest:

Khazakhstan – The world’s largest land locked country and the ninth largest in the world with an area of 2,724,900 square kilometers. It is a democratic secular republic with a diverse heritage. After the elections resulting in the overwhelming victory of interim president Toqaev began wave of protests against the lack of fairness in the elections.