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Sudanese generals, pro-democracy group sign framework deal
Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group have signed a framework deal to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offer a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled transition to democracy following last year's coup.
Sudanese protesters demand a 'purely civilian transitional government' activist says
Founder of animal rescue in Sudan nurses wild animals back to health
Where The World has been in 2021 — the year in pictures
Sudan’s democratic revolution continues to take a heavy toll on citizens
Anti-coup protesters in Sudan say they won't back down
For more than a month now, Sudanese young and old have been defying the military through popular protests — undeterred by an aggressive security response that has left more than 40 people dead.
Sudan’s civilian prime minister is reinstated weeks after military takeover
After signing a 14-point deal with the country's military chief, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdulla Hamdok returned to office, promising to adopt a 2019 constitutional agreement.
Europe sees widespread protests against COVID-19 restrictions
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions, some of them turning violent, rocked Europe over the weekend. Also, Sudan's top military commander reinstates Abdulla Hamdok, but as interim prime minister, until new elections are held. And, two of 17 missionaries kidnapped in October have been released in Haiti.
'Millions March' protests planned across Sudan as military doubles down on power grab
Attempts to mediate between the military and civilian leaders have been unsuccessful so far.
Amid plans of mass protests, Sudan's military suggests ousted prime minister can return to power
Civil disobedience continues across Sudan following the military's takeover on Monday. Now, Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, the man behind the move, is suggesting civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok could return to his position. Regardless, demonstrators are moving forward on plans for mass, nationwide protests on Saturday.
Sudan’s ousted ambassador to the US says resorting to ‘the gun’ doesn’t aid the revolution
Nureldin Satti was one of the country's top diplomats in Washington. Satti says he will "resist" the military's power grab. The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi spoke with him about what's playing out in Sudan and what's next.
Top US oil executives to testify before Congress
Top oil executives testify before Congress in a landmark hearing before the US House Oversight Committee. Also, the African Union suspends Sudan over its military coup. And, a new report reveals that Myanmar’s junta tortures its detainees in a systematic way.
Israel approves nearly 3,000 new Jewish settlement homes in the West Bank
Israeli committee approves nearly 3,000 new settlement homes in the West Bank. Also, India's Supreme Court orders an independent probe into spying claims revealed in the Pegasus Papers. And, a Brazilian commission votes in favor of recommending criminal charges against President Jair Bolsonaro.
Sudanese protester to military: ‘Our numbers are too big to be ignored’
"They can’t kill us all," says Dalia Abdel-Moneim, a Khartoum resident who took to the streets among thousands of other Sudanese protesters in defiance of the military coup.
Iran faces widespread gas station outage, believed to be a cyberattack.
A network outage across Iran — believe to be a cyberattack — has shut down a government system that manages fuel subsidies. Also, protesters burn tires and block roads a day after a military coup in Sudan. And, Egypt ends its state of emergency after four years.