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‘We can’t allow our martyred countrymen to have died in vain’

The death toll from Sudan’s political uprising had reached 39 fatalities, reported a pro-democracy doctors union at Final Call press time. Hundreds of thousands...

Sudan minister: Return to pre-coup arrangement ‘unrealistic’

KHARTOUM, Sudan—A pro-military minister in Sudan says time is running out for the country’s deposed prime minister to agree to take a post in...

UNESCO marks its 75th anniversary with an African spotlight

(GIN)—The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marked its 75th anniversary with a star-studded cast of artists and world leaders. Among the...

U.S. hypocrisy, war in Western Sahara could ignite North Africa

The freedom struggle for Western Sahara, a state in Northwest Africa, was recently discussed by experts worried about increased violence between Sahrawi Arab Democratic...

The response to military coups in Africa remains toothless

Getting rid of incentives for military takeovers in Africa is something regional organizations like the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) and the Intergovernmental...

Kenya reopens case on woman allegedly killed by UK soldier

NAIROBI, Kenya—Police in Kenya say they are reopening the case of a local woman allegedly killed by a British soldier years ago. The country’s police...

A landmark as South Africa’s ANC dips below 50 percent support

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has received less than 50 percent of votes in nationwide elections for the first...

Willing to suffer economic hardship, demonstrators have been unable to oust Sudanese military regime

Prices on the streets of Sudan have skyrocketed, and with few dollars in circulation, it’s difficult not to go without. On top of the country’s...

U.S. created the atmosphere in Sudan for military coup: Journalist

The United States created the political atmosphere in the Republic of Sudan that led to the military coup in the African country, according to...

Sudan protesters: ‘We will not negotiate any more with the military’

Thousands took to the streets of Khartoum recently in response to Sudan’s latest military coup. “We reject the statement (made by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan)...