Sudanese Politicians

Sudan's post-uprising PM unharmed in assassination bid

The attack on Hamdok, a seasoned economist named premier last August, injured no one and took place in the Kober district of northeast Khartoum while underlining the fragility of Sudan's transition to civilian rule.

Sudan fires 109 diplomats allegedly linked to Bashir

Some of the diplomats were appointed by ex-leader Omar al Bashir himself and the others were picked through his now-dissolved National Congress Party, officials say.

Sudan overturns moral policing law, disbands ex-ruling party

Sudanese transitional authorities repeal public order law used to regulate women's behaviour under ex-president Omar al Bashir and approve a law to dissolve the former ruling party.

Gunfire near the sit-in in Khartoum kills one and injures 11 protesters

Sudan's main protest group blamed the violence on the Transitional Military Council (TMC), saying that it is part of a plan to violently clear the protests.

Sudanese protesters prepare to march with 'a million' people

Leaders of Sudanese protesters call for 'a million' people to gather for a rally demanding a handover of power to a civil government.

African summit urges Sudan 'democratic transition' within 3 months - Egypt

Egypt and representatives from several other African nations agreed on "the need for more time" for Sudanese authorities and political actors "to implement peaceful, organised and democratic transition measures," Egyptian presidency said.

Head of Sudan's military council steps down, a day after Bashir toppled

The shake-up at the top comes as Sudanese civilians protest against the army rulers who took control after toppling president Omar al Bashir.

Sudan's Bashir announces reopening of border with Eritrea

The government was reopening the country’s eastern border with Eritrea, said Sudanese President Omar al Bashir. It was closed in early January, 2018.

Opposition calls for autocrat Bashir to step down as protests intensify

After Sadiq al-Mahdi's remarks at Friday prayers, hundreds of protesters then marched through Omdurman, across the River Nile from the capital, and police fired teargas to try to break up the rally.

Sudanese flood Khartoum streets, demanding president's ouster

President Omar Al Bashir has been in power since he led a military coup 29 years ago. Security forces on Sunday used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, arresting protesting faculty members as well as journalists covering the protest.

Sudan protesters use social media to mobilise crowds

Using social networking sites like Twitter Sudanese youth are voicing their anger and frustrations against president Omar al-Bashir, who has been criticised for mismanaging the country's economy.

South African government poises to appeal Bashir ruling

South African government says to appeal Sudan President Bashir ruling at highest court