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US government to impose sanctions on Sudan

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The US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order authorising sanctions against Sudan. Sudan has been plunged into a political crisis as rival army generals battle over control of the military government. Mr. Biden who has called the violence a tragedy and a betrayal of the Sudanese people said the fighting must end. The US president said the violence… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s warring sides agree to a 72-hour ceasefire

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Fighting in Sudan has abated after the army and the rival paramilitary force agreed to a 72-hour truce. The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) said the U.S. and Saudi Arabia mediated the ceasefire. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced the agreement first and said it followed two days of intense negotiations. “During this period, the United States urges the SAF… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan US World 

Foreign states begin evacuating citizens from Sudan as fighting continues

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Foreign states have started evacuating their citizens from Sudan as fighting between military rivals continues. The United States said its special forces have already helped embassy staff to get out of the country. Evacuations by some other countries though appeared to face problems over the weekend amid battles clashes with the current humanitarian crisis deepening. The fighting broke out between… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Thousands flee Sudan as another ceasefire agreement fails

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Fighting is continuing in Sudan as a second ceasefire agreement fails. Reports say millions of people trapped in their homes since the violence broke out almost a week ago. The two rival generals had apparently agreed to temporarily halt the fighting so humanitarian aid could get to those who need. But Prolonged gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the night, marking the failure of the second ceasefire attempt in as many day. Norway’s ambassador to Sudan Endre Stiansen has described the conditions as terrible. – Advertisement – “It’s been a very, very bad night… Continuous… Read More
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Sudan crisis worsens as truce breaks down with deaths increasing

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The power struggle crisis in Sudan among the military has worsened despite a US facilitated truce on Tuesday. Heavy gunfire shattered that 24-hour truce as warring military factions refused to let peace prevail. The humanitarian crisis in the country is also deteriorating as several countries prepare to evacuate their citizens. The U.N.’s World Food Programme suspended operations after three of… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s military power struggle leaves over 50 people dead

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The power struggle among Sudan’s army has left 56 civilians and dozens of fighters dead. The fighting that broke out on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. The military and RSF, have been fighting for power amid negotiations towards forming a transitional government after a… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

South Sudan: Unity government still faces challenges after two years

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– – Two years ago South Sudan’s rival political factions signed a peace deal that ushered in a unity government that was supposed to restore peace to the country. Former rebel leader of South Sudan Riek Machar and three other persons were sworn in as vice presidents. The formation of a unity government was seen as a major move that… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Will UFC Fight Island 3 Feature Another Female Main Event?

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– – Abu Dhabi has become the UFC’s home away from home since the global pandemic started. Seeking a way to stage international shows at a time when worldwide travel has been severely restricted, the UFC struck a deal with the capital of the United Arab Emirates to stage ‘Fight Island’. The first Fight Island series, held in July, proved… Read More
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Lesotho lawmakers fight in parliament

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Lawmakers in Lesotho have been captured on videos and images fighting each other and vandalizing property in parliament. Videos and images of the MPs engaged in the brawl have gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during a debate over related to a long-running dispute over regulations controlling the sale of the produce from the country’s important wool and… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ethiopia: At least 22 killed in Amhara region attack

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Ethiopian officials have said that at least 22 people have been killed following clashes between special forces and a minority ethnic group in the Amhara region. The clashes span a period of five days in Ethiopia’s northern state of Amhara. Reuters quotes Desalegn Chane, president of the new National Movement of Amhara (NAMA) party, as saying that “On Friday a… Read More