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Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Isse Awad says his country remains neutral in the dam dispute between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia.
Awad also called on the countries to resolve the disputed Nile dam through talks.
He says…
Somalia condemns assassination attempt on Sudan PM Abdalla
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Isse Awad has strongly condemned an assassination attempt to kill Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in the capital, Khartoum.
Hamdok survived after his convoy was…
Somali envoy to Sudan, his adviser beaten up each other
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled country's ambassador to Sudan Mohamed Isak and his 1st advisor Osman Ahmed after both diplomats engaged in outright physical violence inside the embassy in the capital,…
Statement on the formation of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation welcomes the establishment of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan as a significant milestone for the country and Sudanese citizens. We hope that a new chapter will begin for Sudan, marking a peaceful…
Africans Solving African Problems; Bringing Peace to Sudan
Mareeg.com-The recent peace deal being implemented in Sudan was brokered by
African leaders without any interference or even input by non African
players ie the UN or western countries. As a matter of fact the deal
was made in Asmara,…
Statement on the massacre in Khartoum
Mareeg.com-The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is deeply concerned by the situation in Sudan, which has recently taken a turn for the worse, with a brutal armed crackdown on peaceful protestors, claiming the lives of an alarming number of civilians…
Ethiopian PM arrives in Khartoum
KHARTOUM, Sudan – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, together with his delegation arrived in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum.
Mr. Abiy and his delegation were warmly welcomed upon arrival at the airport in Khartoum.
He is scheduled to…
Omar al-Bashir and Julian Assange arrested
After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has been ousted and arrested, the defence minister says.
Speaking on state TV, Awad Ibn Ouf said the army had decided to oversee a two-year transitional period followed by…
Sudan: ‘Exercise utmost restraint’ urges Guterres
With security forces reportedly firing tear gas at protesters and signs that there may be division between the army and security forces in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, over how to deal with ongoing demonstrations, the UN!-->…
HRW urges Sudan not to use lethal force against protesters
Human Rights Watch has urged Sudan's government to show restraint and not use lethal force against protesters during the weeks-long demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir.
The New York-based group, citing!-->!-->!-->…
4 Sudanese charged with defamation and cybercrimes for social media activity
KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 4, 2018--As the international community commemorates World Press Day, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses concern over the targeting of Sudanese citizens by the authorities for their…
Sudan: UN expert raises concerns about violence against women, calls for legal reform
KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 24, 2018–The UN Independent Expert on Sudan expressed concern about reports that the security forces were using violence, intimidation and other forms of abuse to silence women across the country.
“These abuses are…