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  • FILE: Sudanese erect barricades as they protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on 25 October 2021 in the al-Shajara district in southern Khartoum. Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency today as soldiers rounded up civilian leaders, with three people killed as soldiers put down furious protests decrying a coup. Picture: AFP

    International mediation under way to end Sudan crisis: UN envoy

    Mediation efforts in Sudan and abroad are under way to find a possible solution for the country a week after the civilian government was ousted in a military coup, the UN envoy to Khartoum said Monday.

    204 days ago
  • Sudanese people protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on 25 October 2021 in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman. Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency and dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition today, after soldiers detained civilian leaders in what the UN condemned as a 'coup'. Picture: AFP

    Sudanese vow to keep up protests after deadly clashes

    At least eight people have been killed and 170 wounded in protests since the army's power grab earlier this week.

    207 days ago
  • Sudanese people protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on 25 October 2021 in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman. Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency and dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition today, after soldiers detained civilian leaders in what the UN condemned as a 'coup'. Picture: AFP

    Opposition to Sudan military coup grows

    The decision by Sudan's Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to dissolve the country's government this week sparked angry street protests but he is also facing mounting opposition on multiple other fronts.

    208 days ago
  • A Sudanese protester draped with the national flag flashes the victory sign next to burning tyres during a demonstration in the capital Khartoum, on 25 October 2021, to denounce overnight detentions by the army of members of Sudan's government. Picture: AFP

    Sudan anti-coup protests defy military, rebuild barricades

    Seven protesters have been confirmed killed since Monday by morgues in Khartoum and its sister city Omdurman, a health official said, adding that more corpses had since been received, some with wounds caused by "sharp tools".

    209 days ago
  • FILE: The continent-wide bloc said it "strongly condemns the seizure of power" and was suspending Sudan from all AU activities "until the effective restoration of the civilian-led transitional authority". Picture: YouTube.

    African Union suspends Sudan over 'unconstitutional' seizure of power

    Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered the dissolution of the government and declared a state of emergency, sparking widespread international condemnation.

    210 days ago
  • FILE: Sudan's Prime Minister Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok chairs a cabinet meeting in the capital Khartoum on 21 September 2021. Picture: AFP

    Sudan PM released as protesters face tear gas

    Abdalla Hamdok was 'under close surveillance' while other ministers and civilian leaders remained under arrest, his office added after the army dissolved Sudan's institutions on Monday.

    210 days ago
  • FILE: Sudanese erect barricades as they protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on 25 October 2021 in the al-Shajara district in southern Khartoum. Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency today as soldiers rounded up civilian leaders, with three people killed as soldiers put down furious protests decrying a coup. Picture: AFP

    Sudan protesters defiant as international community condemns coup

    The subsequent declaration of a state of emergency and dissolution of the government provoked an immediate international backlash, with the United States, a key backer of Sudan's transition process, strongly condemning the military's actions and suspending millions of dollars in aid.

    211 days ago
  • Sudanese people protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on 25 October 2021 in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman. Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency and dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition today, after soldiers detained civilian leaders in what the UN condemned as a 'coup'. Picture: AFP

    Sudan coup generals determined not to lose long-held power: analysts

    Since its independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956, Sudan has experienced rare democratic interludes, but overwhelmingly years of rule under military leaders.

    211 days ago
  • FILE: A grab from a broadcast on Sudan TV shows Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdulrahman taking oath on 12 April 2019 as chief of the new military council, in the capital Khartoum. Picture: AFP

    Dirco condemns detaining of Sudan PM, govt officials amid a 'coup'

    The military’s general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared a state of emergency and announced a formation of a new government in what activists have denounced as a 'coup'.

    211 days ago
  • Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Picture: @SudanPMHamdok/Twitter

    Armed forces detain PM and other leaders in Sudan 'coup'

    Soldiers stormed the headquarters of Sudan's state broadcaster in the capital's twin city of Omdurman, the ministry said, as patriotic songs were aired on television.

    212 days ago
  • FILE: Sudan's Prime Minister Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok chairs a cabinet meeting in the capital Khartoum on 21 September 2021. Picture: AFP

    Sudan government says foiled coup attempt linked to Bashir regime

    Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said the coup attempt was the 'latest manifestation of the national crisis'.

    246 days ago
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