Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir forced to step down after mass protests
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was deposed by the army on Thursday and consultations were under way to form a transitional council to run the country, drawing a line under three decades of autocratic power that included allegations of genocide.
Apr 11, 2019, 17:55 PM IST
Sudan's Bashir steps down, government sources say
Tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets in the centre of Khartoum in jubilation, dancing and chanting anti-Bashir slogans.
Apr 11, 2019, 13:49 PM IST
This iconic photo from anti-government protests in Sudan has gone viral
The photo of 22-year-old Alaa Salah has now become an iconic image highlighting the role of women in the anti-government protests in the impoverished African nation.
Apr 10, 2019, 08:05 AM IST
AFC Asian Cup: UAE protest over eligibility of Qatar players dismissed on day of final
The United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) had protested the eligibility of Almoez Ali and Bassam Al Rawi, who helped Qatar reach their maiden final at the continental championship against Japan.
Feb 01, 2019, 17:43 PM IST
Qatar won't be distracted from final by eligibility row, says coach Felix Sanchez
On the eve of the Asian Cup final between Qatar and Japan, the United Arab Emirates had formally questioned the eligibility of Almoez Ali 22, and Iraqi-born defender Bassam Al Rawi, 21.
Jan 31, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
Two more die as anti-government protests rock Sudanese cities
A 24-year-old man died in Omdurman and the second victim, the son of a well-known footballer, had been at a protest at a private iniversity in Khartoum.
Jan 25, 2019, 12:57 PM IST
Hundreds protest demonstrator's death in Sudan - witnesses
A 60-year-old man also died from a gunshot wound sustained in Burri, and his funeral became a flashpoint for widening protests on Friday.
Jan 22, 2019, 11:06 AM IST
Nigeria's Buhari denies dying and being replaced by lookalike
Nigeria`s President Buhari on Sunday denied claims that he had died and been replaced by a Sudanese impostor, breaking his silence on a rumour that has circulated on social media for months.
Dec 03, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
19-year-old Sudanese woman stabbed husband as he raped her, court sentences her to death
Her husband tried to consummate the marriage but she repeatedly refused his advances. Enraged over the same, her husband took the help of his relatives who held her down while he raped her.
May 13, 2018, 08:20 AM IST
Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino dies in Kenya
Sudan was being treated for age-related complications that had affected his muscles and bones and also gave him extensive skin wounds.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:54 PM IST
Sudan clashes kill 10 in Darfur: State media
Ten members of Sudan's controversial counter-insurgency unit have been killed in clashes with fighters loyal to a powerful militia leader in war-torn Darfur, the official SUNA news agency reported today.
Nov 27, 2017, 08:11 AM IST
In Russia, Sudan`s Bashir asks Putin for `protection` from US
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has urged Russia to protect his country from the US.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
The face of extinction: Image of world's last-of-its-kind male white rhino goes viral
Scientists are trying to develop IVF techniques that might keep the white rhino species alive.
Nov 10, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
US lifts Sudan sanctions, wins commitment against arms deals with North Korea
President Donald Trump removed a US trade embargo and other penalties that had effectively cut Sudan off from much of the global financial system.
Oct 07, 2017, 06:56 AM IST
North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban
Sudan, one of six majority-Muslim countries on the original travel ban, was removed from the list, leaving eight nations with complete or partial blocks on travel to the United States.
Sep 25, 2017, 06:17 AM IST
Three dead after Sudan clashes over Bashir visit to south Darfur: UN
Bashir travelled to Darfur to show progress before a US decision in October on lifting sanctions in return for Sudan meeting conditions, including resolving conflicts and improving humanitarian efforts on the ground.
Sep 22, 2017, 22:50 PM IST
Donald Trump`s travel ban to expire on Sunday
President Donald Trump`s contentious travel ban expires Sunday with little clarity over whether America`s door will reopen for travelers from six majority-Muslim countries.
Sep 22, 2017, 11:49 AM IST
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame sworn in for third term
The 59-year-old Kagame, who was re-elected with nearly 99 per cent of the vote, took a swipe at critics who regularly highlight repression and lack of freedoms in the tiny east African nation.
Aug 18, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Sudan invited to US-Egyptian military exercises: Ministry
In July, the United States postponed for three months a decision on whether to permanently lift sanctions on Sudan over its human rights record and other issues.
Aug 11, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
US top court rejects Donald Trump's bid to include grandparents in travel ban
The US Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday a bid by President Donald Trump to include grandparents and other relatives in his travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority countries.
Jul 20, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
