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Sudan's anti-coup protests violently dispersed, two killed: Report

The demonstrations in Khartoum and elsewhere in Sudan are the latest in relentless protests

UN Security Council plans to discuss tensions in Sudan next week: President

On Sunday, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigned due to the actions of the military, who violated the agreements within a political deal

Sudan's PM Abdalla Hamdok announces resignation amid political deadlock

Sudan's prime minister says he has resigned amid political deadlock following a military coup that derailed the country's fragile transition.

38 killed in gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state in southern Sudan

At least 38 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in West Kordofan state in southern Sudan, a government company announced in a statement.

Sudan officials say gold mine collapse leaves 38 people dead

Local media reported that several shafts collapsed at the the Darsaya mine

UN calls for probe into rape allegations in Sudan anti-coup protests

The UN human rights officecalled for an independent investigation into allegations of sexual violence during mass anti-coup protests in Sudan earlier this week, a spokeswoman said.

Sudan owes ONGC Videsh $560 mn in unpaid dues: Govt to Parliament

Sudan owes ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) a total of USD 560 million in unpaid oil dues and cost of pipeline built by the Indian firm built for the African nation, the government told Parliament on Monday. OVL, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), had a 25 per cent stake in Block 2A&4 in Sudan. Sudan had since 2011 not paid OVL and partners for oil it bought from the block. "The amount due to OVL on account of over lifting of crude oil under the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) is USD 339.75 million and under sale and purchase agreement (SPA) is USD 90.94 million, which amounts to USD 430.69 million in total," Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. OVL had also not been paid for the 741-km-long pipeline it built from Khartoum to Port Sudan. The company initiated arbitration proceedings against the Government of Sudan to recover the dues and has terminated the ..

Tens of thousands protest in anti-military marches in Sudan

Protesters took to the streets in Khartoum and other cities around the country

Blinken asks Sudanese counterpart what US can do to back civilian govt

Blinken and the AU chief agreed that Sudan must return to a civilian-led government in accordance with the 2019 Constitutional Declaration.

Sudan general declares state of emergency after PM arrested

In a televised address, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan announced that he is dissolving the country's ruling Sovereign Council

Military forces arrest Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok amid coup reports

Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok, members of Transitional Sovereignty Council's civilian component and other ministers have been placed under house arrest by joint military forces amid reports of a coup

India committed to supporting Sudan's transitional govt: Envoy to UN

India remains committed to supporting all efforts of Sudan's government towards a successful transition, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti said on Tuesday

Sudan's central bank devalues currency to revive struggling economy

This threatens to pile on more hardship in a country whose inflation rate topped 300% in January

Ethiopia accused of encroaching territories, violating border deals

Sudan's National Borders Commission has accused Ethiopia of violating the historical border agreements signed between the two countries.

Russia to establish navy base in Sudan for at least 25 years, govt says

Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to establish a navy base in the African nation for at least a quarter century, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its global reach

Egypt eyes reopening of trilateral talks on Nile dam with Ethiopia, Sudan

Egypt looks forward to taking part in the next round of trilateral talks with Ethiopia and Sudan on an Ethiopian dam built on their shared Nile river, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said

India providing 270 MT of food aid to Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea: MEA

This is in the form of food aid of 270 metric tonnes to people affected by natural calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic in these countries

Sudan to get US funding after terror delisting, says finance minister

Inflation in Sudan hit more than 210% in September, with the economy forecast to contract 7.2% this year

Donald Trump says Sudan will be removed from stare-sponsored terrorism list

The move would open the door for Sudan to get the international loans and aid that are essential for reviving its battered economy and rescue the country's transition to democracy

Sudan Sovereign Council says talks with USA in UAE 'serious, frank'

Sudan's Sovereign Council said the talks between Sudan and the United States, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, were "serious and frank."