Tag: Sudan
Nearly 46,000 Ethiopians flee into Sudan amid fighting in N. Ethiopia: UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, on Tuesday revealed that close to 46,000 Ethiopian nationals fled to neighboring...
Continued flow of Ethiopian refugees raises concerns over humanitarian catastrophe on Sudanese border
The continued flow of Ethiopian refugees into Sudan has raised concerns over a humanitarian catastrophe, Sudanese experts have warned.
"The border area adjacent to...
![Even before the impact studies have been started, officials say 50 percent of the dam's construction has been completed [Reuters]](https://i2.wp.com/newsghana.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nile-dam.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "Sudan says national interest sole reference for negotiation on Ethiopia’s Nile dam")
Sudan says national interest sole reference for negotiation on Ethiopia’s Nile dam
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Thursday said Sudan's national interest will be the sole reference for the negotiation on...
Ethiopian government vows to rehabilitate displaced nationals as UNHCR says over 38,600 fled...
The Ethiopian government has vowed to rehabilitate the recently displaced nationals into neighboring Sudan amid the ongoing fighting in the restive northern Tigray regional...
Sudan denies Ghana early AFCON 2021 qualification
A late goal by Sudan denied Ghana's early qualification to the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon.
Sudan's dangerman Mohammed...
Nobel laureate’s war in Ethiopia risks destabilizing whole region
When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia's prime minister following a wave of protests, he was lauded for opening up the formerly repressive country, receiving the...
CK Akonnor hands Nettey a starting role against Sudan
Asante Kotoko right back Christopher Nettey has been handed a starting role in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan, at the...
Russia plans to build naval base in Sudan
Russia plans to open a naval base in Sudan according to a draft agreement between the two nations published on Wednesday by the government...
Black Stars to play Sudan behind closed doors
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Black Stars and Sudan will be played...
Khartoum, Washington sign agreement to restore Sudan’s sovereign immunity
"Sudan's government signed a bilateral agreement with the government of the United States on Friday to settle the cases filed against Sudan at U.S....
Senegalese referee to handle Ghana/Sudan AFCON qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has appointed Maguette Ndiaye from Senegal to handle Ghana’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan.
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Israel-Sudan normalization deal reflects regional geopolitical change in favor of Israel: experts
Israel and Sudan have recently agreed to normalize their ties after decades of animosity, in a move that reflects a major geopolitical change...
Sudan says looks forward to further cooperation with U.S.
Sudan on Sunday said that it looks forward to further cooperation with the U.S. in different fields, according to Sudan's Foreign Ministry.
"The decision by...
Sudan officially announces beginning of economic, commercial deals with Israel
Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday officially announced the beginning of economic and commercial deals between Sudan and Israel, focusing on cooperation in the field...
Trump says to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list after Sudan pays 335 million...
8 killed during protest in Sudan’s Kassala State
The Sudanese government on Thursday announced that eight people were killed during a protest in the eastern Sudan's Kassala State.
"Clashes took place on Thursday...
Floods in Sudan put over 10 mln people at risk of water-borne diseases: UN...
More than 10 million people in Sudan risk contracting water-borne diseases following extensive damage of floods to hundreds of water sources and the collapse...
Sudan arrests 41 terrorists, seizes large amounts of explosives
Sudanese security forces have arrested 41 terrorism suspects and seized explosives that "could have blown up the entire capital," the public prosecutor and police...
EU welcomes Sudan peace deal
The European Union (EU) Monday hailed the peace agreement signed by the transitional government of Sudan and the country's opposition groups as an important...
Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia fail to agree on draft deal on Nile dam
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia Friday concluded a new round of talks without reaching consensus on a draft deal to be presented to the...
Victims of heavy rains in Sudan rise to 86
A total of 86 people have been killed and thousands of homes collapsed in the torrential rains which hit Sudan recently, Sudan's National Council...
Sudan, Ethiopia reiterate commitment to AU-sponsored Nile dam talks
Sudan and Ethiopia on Tuesday voiced commitment to the negotiations sponsored by the African Union (AU) on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
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Al-Burhan urges U.S. to remove Sudan from terror list
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Tuesday urged the United States to remove Sudan from its list of states sponsoring...
Victims of heavy rains in Sudan rise to 84
A total of 84 people have been killed and thousands of homes collapsed in the torrential rains which hit the country recently, Sudan's National...
Sudan pound continues decline, experts warn of economic collapse
The Sudanese pound (SDG) has continued to decline against foreign currencies, mainly the U.S. dollar, and Sudanese experts warned of economic collapse.
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Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia agree to resume Nile dam talks on Tuesday
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to resume talks over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Aug. 18.
A video meeting, called for...
63 killed in Sudan due to heavy rains
A total of 63 people have been killed due to the torrential rains hit Sudan, the country's National Council for Civil Defense said...
Sudan voices “reservation” toward U.S. travel warning
Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed "reservation" toward a U.S. warning against travelling to Sudan for its citizens.
The U.S. State Department's travel warning issued...
Report: Britain records new daily high in migrant boat crossings
The number of migrants who illegally crossed the English Channel from France to Britain in a single day has hit a new high, a...
Sudan’s PM, U.S. state secretary discuss “terror listing” over phone
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Thursday received a telephone call from the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during which they reviewed lifting...