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Sudan’s former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi (R) waves to protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, July 21, 2006. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin

Sudan’s Al-Mahdi Calls for Saudi-led Arab Security Treaty with Turkey, Iran

by Ahmed Younis | Oct 11, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum- A prominent Sudanese political leader called for the signing of an Arab treaty led by Saudi Arabia, in which both Egypt and Turkey take part on one hand, and Iran on the other. The proposed treaty will be based on coexistence and respect for each of the...

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An Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the AU headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri

African MPs Form Committee to Discuss with US Lifting Sanctions on Sudan

by Ahmed Younis | Sep 10, 2017 | World

Khartoum – Representatives of the African Parliament visiting Darfur announced the formation of an African parliamentary committee to negotiate with the US Congress the economic sanctions imposed on Sudan and its negative effects on the country. Four members of...

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at a news conference at the Russian Embassy in Washington. Reuters file photo

Russian Interest in Sudan Investment Projects

by Ahmed Younis | Sep 9, 2017 | Business

Khartoum- Russia has expressed interest in carrying out joint investment projects with Sudan based on mutual interest, and in improving economic and trade relations between the two countries. According to official Sudanese websites, Russia’s TASS news agency quoted...

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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir at a joint press conference with Libya’s unity government chief in Khartoum on August 27, 2017 (AFP)

Sudan, Libya Agree to Cooperate on Fighting Terrorism

by Ahmed Younis | Aug 28, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum– Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the head of Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez al-Sarraj, agreed to cooperate on security issues, in particular fighting terrorism in order to restore Libya’s stability. In a joint news...

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukru (L) and his Sudanese counterpart Ibrahim Ghandour give a press conference in Khartoum. (AFP)

Egyptian, Sudanese FMs Meet to Diffuse Tension

by Ahmed Younis | Aug 4, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum – The Egyptian-Sudanese Joint Political Consultation concluded its meetings on Thursday, with an agreement to overcome obstacles and reach a “satisfactory” level of bilateral relations. Co-chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his...