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Sudan and United States relations: Lies and deception

March 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ahmed Elzobier Diplomatic relations between United States and the Sudan were as normal as could be following Sudan’s independence in 1956, the only time they were severed was in 1967 – as result of the war between Egypt and … read more »

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Ethiopia: Comrade Kassa Kebede: put up or shut up

November 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A commentary on Kassa Kebede’s ESAT interview By Dilwenberu Nega Derg’s preeminent champagne socialist, Comrade Kassa Kebede, is on a publicity stunt, after a six year hiatus from active politicking. He is, perhaps, testing the waters before he becomes the … read more »

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Sudan: Where next for country’s leadership ?

November 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Calls for change by Arab Spring-inspired reformers in Sudan will likely be ignored when thousands of government-linked Islamists begin meeting on Thursday, analysts say. The Islamic Movement, a social group at the heart of Sudan’s ruling National Congress Party (NCP), … read more »

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Sudan: President Bashir – Throat Politics

November 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Magdi El Gizouli, opinion It is a sign of the times that the principal political question occupying the ‘political club’ in Khartoum these days, in government and opposition, is whether the swelling excised out of President Bashir’s throat is … read more »

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The Islamists Who Fell Under the Bus (1-3) Poacher turned Gamekeeper

September 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Mohamed Elshabik “I asked him to go to the palace as president, and I will go to jail as an inmate” The National Islamic Front (NIF) is Sudan’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and the name given to the … read more »

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Sudan’s main obstacle to progress

May 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Mohammad Fadhel The political elite have drained the country’s potential and resources and turned it into a failed state Why are the Sudanese political leaders driving their country from one failure to another, as if failure is an inevitable … read more »

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More than 250 held in Sudan crackdown

January 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Khartoum – Sudanese security forces have arrested more than 250 students, activists and opposition figures in recent weeks as part of a renewed crackdown, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. The watchdog said the “recent wave of repression” coincides with … read more »

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Sudan shuts Islamist newspaper

January 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Khartoum – Sudan shut the newspaper of the country’s largest Islamist opposition party on Monday, the latest step in a growing crackdown on independent media in the large African country. Security forces raided offices belonging to the daily al-Rai al-Shaab … read more »

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Sudan arrests opposition politician: party official

December 20, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Sudanese authorities arrested a prominent member of the opposition Popular Congress Party when he returned from a trip abroad on Monday, a party official said. Sudan is facing multiple armed insurgencies and an economic crisis heightened by the secession of … read more »

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Sudan’s former security adviser was sacked because of “presidential ambitions”

May 5, 2011 by benim

Sudan’s former presidential security adviser, Salah Gosh, was sacked from his position because of his “presidential ambitions”, an official said on Wednesday, stoking speculations of growing divisions within the country’s ruling party. The senior member of Sudan’s ruling National Congress … read more »

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Sudanese government releases opposition leader Hassan Al-Turabi

May 3, 2011 by benim

Security services released today Hassan Al-Turabi, prominent leader of the opposition Popular Congress Party three months after his arrest without charges. Turabi was jailed on 18 January after statements warning that Sudan would witness protests similar to what occurred in … read more »

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Sudan protesters defiant despite police crackdown

February 1, 2011 by benim

Sudanese students defied arrests and beatings on Tuesday, pressing ahead with anti-government protests inspired by demonstrations in neighbouring Egypt. Opposition activists blame the government for rising food prices and have been protesting since Sunday around the country. They plan more … read more »

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Omar al-Bashir visits south Sudan ahead of independence vote

January 4, 2011 by benim

Despite plea for unity, Khartoum leader appears resigned to south choosing secession in referendum and offers his support. In his last visit to southern Sudan before Sunday’s independence referendum, President Omar al-Bashir promised voters that he would “congratulate and celebrate … read more »

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Al-Turabi denies role in attempt to kill Egypt president, hints at Taha’s involvement

January 2, 2011 by benim

The former senior member of Sudan’s ruling party turned-opposition leader, Hassan Al-Turabi, has claimed he had nothing to do with the 1995’s attempt to assassinate Egypt’s president Husni Mubarak, saying that the masterminds of the attempt are “deeply entrenched” in … read more »

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Facts about Sudan

November 6, 2010 by benim

Sudan is the largest and one of the most geographically diverse countries in Africa. Mountain ranges divide the deserts of the north from the swamps and rain forests of the south, and the River Nile splits the country from east … read more »

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