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Sudan’s Protests Enter Seventh Day
Dec 25, 2018Thousands have taken to the streets of Sudan, demanding an end to Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir’s 30-year military dictatorship. Shortages and steep increase in prices of basic commodities such as bread and fuel triggered the... -
Sudan Protests Spread Beyond Sudan
Dec 24, 2018Peaceful demonstrations have been organised at Sudanese embassies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, USA, UK and France between 22 and 25 December. Protests in Sudan began on 19 December over rising prices such as bread and fuel,... -
Bas, J Cole, Sinkane and More Show Support for the People of Sudan
Dec 23, 2018Sudanese-American rapper Bas, American rapper J Cole, Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, American journalist Nicholas Kristof, Yemeni singer Balqees Fathi, and other celebrities and journalists from around the world have gone on social media to express their support as... -
Protests Erupt Across Sudan Over Economic Woes
Dec 21, 2018Protests have begun to erupt in Sudan since 19 December over rising prices of commodities such as bread and fuel, both subsidised by the government. Protesters are calling for the overthrow of Sudanese President Omar Al... -
TIME Magazine Names Sudanese Journalist Amal Habbani Amongst 2018 ‘Person of the Year’
Dec 16, 2018TIME Magazine has named Sudanese journalist Amal Habbani in its 2018 ‘Person of the Year’ amongst several journalists who have been targeted for their work. TIME Magazine revealed its ‘2018 Person of the Year‘ on 11 December... -
Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Those Sudan Lost in 2018
Dec 10, 20182018 has almost come to an end and this year we lost many extraordinary characters that helped shape Sudan in one way or another. As the world mourned the loss of Stephen Hawking, Kofi Anan, Aretha... -
Queues for Fuel, Queues for Bread, Queues for Everything
Dec 5, 2018Yet again, Sudanese residents took to social media to express their despair of long queues for fuel, bread, ATMs and more. The queues are a result of a shortage of fuel, bread and banknotes, amongst other... -
New African Magazine Names 3 Sudanese in 100 Most Influential Africans of 2018 List
Dec 4, 2018New African magazine just revealed its 100 Most Influential Africans of the Year list as part of its December 2018 issue. Out of the 100 men and women on the list, only three entries represent Sudan. First... -
Fire Breaks Out in Souq Omdurman
Dec 2, 2018On the early morning of 1 December 2018, news broke out on social media about a huge fire at the ancient Souq Omdurman, leaving many shop owners and traders in distress about their shops and financial...