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Ugandan truckers strike, demand security to enter South Sudan

Ugandan truck drivers destined for South Sudan have parked their trucks at the Elegu border town in protest of the recent highway killings, as they demanded security guarantees from the South Sudanese government. This followed shortly after South Sudanese authorities handed over the bodies of four Ugandan drivers who were …

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South Africa announces squad to face Ghana, Sudan in 2022 AFCON Qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Molefi Ntseki has announced his 26-man squad to face Ghana and Sudan in their final two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana will face the Bafana Bafana at the FNB Stadium on 25 March in the penultimate qualifier before returning home to play Sao Tome & …

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Sudan’s ex-VP arrested over bread protests

Hassabo Mohamed Abdel Rahman, who once served as vice-president to Sudan’s ousted long-serving leader Omar al-Bashir, has been arrested for fomenting weeks of protests against rising food prices. Other senior members of Bashir’s administration have also been detained. Hassabo Mohamed Abdel Rahman served as one of Sudan’s vice-presidents between 2013 …

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Sudan declares three-day national mourning for ex-PM Sadiq al-Mahdi

Sudan has declared three days of national mourning after former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi who died aged 84 from Covid-19 complications on Thursday. The Transitional Council of Ministers said on Thursday flags will fly at half-mast at all state facilities, institutions and Sudanese embassies, as a mark of respect for …

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VIDEO: AFCON 2021 qualifiers: Sudan scores last gasp goal to beat Ghana

Sudan danger-man Mohammed Abdul Rahman’s last-minute goal snatched AFCON qualification from Ghana to hand Sudan a lifeline in the qualifiers. The MC Algiers forward rose high to connect a cross in injury time to secure victory for the home side. The Black Stars began the game brightly, controlling the first 15 minutes …

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LIVESTREAMED: Sudan versus Ghana (AFCON Qualifiers)

Watch live the actions as Ghana play Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Sudan are hoping for revenge after falling to the Back Stars five days ago in Cape Coast, Ghana. Sudan have just three points and a win today will move them close to Ghana and …

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Nearly 25,000 Ethiopians flee to Sudan: state media

Around 25,000 Ethiopians fleeing conflict in the Tigray region have crossed into neighbouring Sudan, state news agency SUNA reported, as the UN said it was working to find them shelter. “The number of Ethiopian refugees who have arrived in Gadaref and Kassala states since Saturday has reached 24,944,” the agency …

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LIVESTREAMED: Ghana versus Sudan (2021 AFCON Qualifiers)

The Black Stars of Ghana are in action today against Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars are hoping to maintain their 100% start to the campaign with a victory over the Sudanese. Ghana won the first two matches against South Africa and …

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Sudan declares three-month state of emergency over floods

Sudan’s Security and Defense Council declared a national state of emergency for three months because of floods that have killed 99 people this year and designated Sudan a natural disaster zone, state news agency SUNA reported early on Saturday. The Sudanese minister of labour and social development said that in …

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Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir faces trial over 1989 coup

The former leader of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir is facing a trial in the capital Khartoum over a 1989 coup that brought him to power. Bashir is facing charges over the military coup in 1989 and could receive the death penalty if convicted. Following the 1989 coup, Bashir stayed in power …

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