Africa

Sudan conflict could prompt 800,000 people to flee, UN says

The United Nations warned on Monday that the conflict in Sudan could force 800,000 people to flee the country as battles between rival military factions persisted in the capital despite a supposed ceasefire. Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded over 16 days of battles since disputes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ...

10:37 Et May 2, 2023

Mass Ethiopia arrests after politician shot dead

Authorities in Ethiopia say they have detained 47 people - including journalists, activists and campaigners - for "executing a terrorist act" and attempting to overthrow the government in ...

19:07 Et May 1, 2023

Sudan conflict shows no sign of easing, UN warns of breaking point

Fighting could be heard in Khartoum early on Monday despite a supposed ceasefire extension and the United Nations warned of a humanitarian "breaking point" as clashes between rival ...

10:52 Et May 1, 2023

Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops, Hemedti tells BBC

One of Sudan's duelling generals, who leads the paramilitary force fighting the country's army, has told the BBC he will not negotiate until fighting ends. But Gen Mohamed ...

18:29 Et April 29, 2023

Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues

Rival factions of Sudan's military agreed to renew a three-day ceasefire, shortly before it was due to expire. The extension - for another 72 hours - follows intensive ...

15:20 Et April 28, 2023

Egypt evacuates over 5,300 citizens from conflict-torn Sudan

Egypt has evacuated over 5,300 citizens from conflict-torn Sudan since fighting broke out on April 15. In a written statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the number of ...

11:25 Et April 28, 2023

Egypt confirms killing of embassy staff in Sudan

Egypt on Monday confirmed the killing of the assistant administrative attaché at the country's main diplomatic mission in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan engulfed in incessant violence. Mohammad ...

10:34 Et April 25, 2023

Diplomats flee Sudan fighting as citizens struggle to escape

Foreign governments evacuated diplomats, staff and others from Sudan on Sunday as rival generals battled for a ninth day with no sign of a truce that had been ...

12:35 Et April 24, 2023

Terror attack kills 9 civilians, wounds more than 60 in central Mali

Nine civilians were killed and 61 others wounded Saturday in a suicide attack and shooting in Savare in the Mopti region of central Mali, according to the regional governor. "The Malian Armed Forces (FAMAs) thwarted a complex attack in the vicinity of the Sevare airport with loud explosions and gunfire that disrupted the peace of ...

11:36 Et April 23, 2023

Governments race to rescue diplomats, citizens from Sudan

The U.S. military airlifted embassy officials out of Sudan on Sunday and international governments raced to evacuate their diplomatic staff and citizens trapped in the capital as rival ...

11:33 Et April 23, 2023
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