President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir (C-R) walks with Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C-L) ahead of the latter’s departure at Khartoum airport on April 2, 2104. Qatar’s emir visited Sudan at a time of strained ties with his country’s Gulf neighbours over its perceived support for the Egypt-based Muslim Brotherhood. AFP PHOTO / ASHRAF SHAZLY