Tag: Khartoum
Sudan hopes to see “decisive” round of Nile dam talks
Sudan on Saturday said it hopes that the upcoming round of talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be "decisive" and "with...
Sudanese PM appoints 18 civilian state governors
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Wednesday appointed 18 civilian governors for the states, including two women for the first time.
"Appointment...
Mini-African summit on Nile dam dispute to continue talks – Yasir Abbas
Sudan's Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Yasir Abbas said on Tuesday that the mini-African summit on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute agreed...
Normal life partially returns to Sudanese capital Khartoum amid easing of lockdown
Normal life has partially returned to the streets of the Sudanese capital Khartoum after the government eased the full lockdown imposed in April to...
Sudanese capital to ease lockdown from July 8
Authorities in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Tuesday announced easing of lockdown and gradual return for work and movement as of July 8.
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Sudan irrigation ministry says standing differences over Ethiopia’s dam “limited”
Sudan's Irrigation and Water Resources Ministry on Saturday said the standing differences over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) remain limited.
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Sudanese rebel movement extends cease-fire for 7 months
A major Sudanese rebel movement has declared extension of a unilateral cease-fire for seven months.
"The cessation of hostilities includes all areas under the control...
Sudan sees 134 new COVID-19 infections, 6 new deaths
Sudan on Tuesday recorded 134 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 1,660...
Sudan reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 678 in total
Sudan on Monday announced 86 new infections with COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country 678.
Meanwhile, nine more cases...
Sudan’s COVID-19 cases rise to 237
Sudan on Sunday announced 24 new infections with COVID-19, bringing the total number of the confirmed cases in the country to 237.
The death toll...
Sudan records 39 new COVID-19 cases, 213 in total
Sudan on Saturday reported a record single-day increase of 39 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 213.
Meanwhile,...
Sudan extends airports closure amid coronavirus spread
Sudan's Civil Aviation Authority on Monday decided to extend the closure of airports for domestic and international passenger flights until May 20 amid the...
Sudan bans inter-city passenger travel amid coronavirus spread
Sudan's government on Sunday decided to ban travel of passenger transport vehicles between the country's cities to stop the coronavirus spread, said Sudan's Sovereign...
Sudan’s confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 10
Sudan's Health Ministry on Friday announced two new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of the cases in the country to 10.
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Sudan closes schools for one month to prevent coronavirus spread
Sudan's Council of Ministers on Saturday decided to close universities and schools for one month and ban public gatherings to prevent coronavirus spread, according...
Sudan’s cabinet terms bombing incident against PM “terrorist act”
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said the failed assassination attempt against him on Monday will not stop the nation's procession of change.
"I would like...
Sudanese political forces condemn assassination attempt on PM
The assassination attempt on Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has drawn widespread condemnation with the country's political forces rallying behind Prime Minister Hamdok.
The Sudanese...
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Sudan urges Egypt and Ethiopia to resume talks on Nile dam
Sudan on Sunday urged Egypt and Ethiopia to return to negotiations to reach a deal regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
"Sudan calls on...
Sudan’s central bank says U.S. sanctions lifted on 157 entities
The Central Bank of Sudan said on Wednesday it had received a U.S letter announcing the end of sanctions on 157 Sudanese entities.
"The Central...
Sudan forms mechanism to manage economic crisis
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Thursday announced formation of a mechanism to manage the country's economic crisis.
The announcement came after a meeting held...
Sudan’s PM forms committee to investigate recent protests events
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Saturday announced formation of a committee to investigate violence events during recent protests in Khartoum.
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Khartoum welcomes German parliament’s decision to resume ties with Sudan
Sudan's government on Thursday welcomed the German parliament's decision to resume and expand economic and development ties with Sudan.
"Sudan's government welcomes the decision by...
Sudan and United Nations agree on presence of UN political mission
The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday agreed on Sudan's request to provide a political mission to help Sudan's transitional government and support Sudan's institutions...
Sudan’s Sovereign Council vows to bring those committed atrocities to justice
Whoever committed atrocities during the rule of the former Sudanese government will be brought to justice, Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, said...
Sudan agrees to send suspects with arrest warrants to ICC for trial
Sudan agreed Tuesday to send all those criminals with arrest warrants in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for trial, Sudan's Sovereign Council...
Sudan dissolves boards of central bank, other banks
Sudan's Committee for Dismantling Ingaz (Salvation) Regime and Removing Empowerment on Thursday dissolved boards of directors of a number of banks, including the Central...
Sudan government denies knowledge of Burhan-Netanyahu meeting
Sudan government on Thursday denied that it was informed or consulted regarding the meeting of the Chairman of the Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan...
Sudan leader says meeting with Netanyahu “in Sudan’s interests”
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said his meeting with the Israeli prime minister was in the interests of the country.
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Sudan government signs peace deal with opposition groups
Sudan's government on Sunday signed a peace agreement with two opposition groups from northern Sudan, according to the Sovereign Council in a statement.
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Former Sudanese regime elements plan to damage oil fields – Hamid Suleiman
A senior Sudanese official on Saturday said there is a plot by elements of the former regime aiming to damage the oil fields in...