Sudanese authorities declared their country a natural disaster area and imposed a three-month state of emergency across the country after rising floodwaters and heavy rainfall killed about 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses since late July.

Sudan's unprecedented challenges: Millions of Sudanese brace for hunger

Sudanese leaders have found themselves divided over US precondition of normalising ties with Israel before Sudan could be removed from US list of states sponsoring terror.

US efforts for Arab-Israel ties divides leaders in Sudan

Alaa Salah, who had been dubbed "the woman in white" rose to prominence after a video of her addressing Sudanese protesters from a car roof at the beginning of April 2019 went viral.

The woman in white: profile of Sudan’s Alaa Salah, possible contender for Nobel Peace Prize

Sudan's exiles rush to return to their motherland as former leader Omar al-Bashir goes to trial over charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Bashir ruled with an iron fist until he was overthrown in 2019.

Sudan's former leader Bashir on trial, exiles express hope

President Omar al-Bashir ruled with an iron fist for 30 years until his overthrow last year. While legal proceedings against him are ongoing Sudanese in exile around the world are beginning to return.

Sudan's former leader Bashir on trial: A chance to rebuild post-Bashir Sudan

In Sudan, the government declared an economic state of emergency to curb the country's skyrocketing inflation and rapid depreciation of the Sudanese pound.

Sudan addresses economic crises, annual inflation rate jumped to 167%

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Niger, Mali, Nigeria, Congo Republic and Senegal are among those worst-hit this year,

Severe floods hit 760,000 people in West and Central Africa

Sudan is in a state of emergency after authorities declared the country a disaster zone last week because of heavy flooding that's killed around 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses since late July.

Sudan declares state of emergency over deadly flood, more than 100 people killed

After days of record-breaking torrential floods, Sudan has declared a three-month state emergency to help the affected families and save the rest from any upcoming dangers.

Sudan declares 3-month state emergency after 380,000 people affected by floods

India, which is among the largest troop contributors to the UN peacekeeping, will deploy two medical teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan after a request by UN chief Antonio Guterres to scale-up health infrastructure in the areas managed by the Indian peacekeepers to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

India to deploy two medical teams in DR Congo, S Sudan to help combat COVID-19

Sudan's power-sharing government signed a peace agreement with key rebel groups on Monday (August 31), a significant step towards resolving deep-rooted conflicts from the long rule of ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan: Rebels groups agree to sign peace deal

9/11 made the US launch its war on terror. Osama Bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda were the top targets. So too were the states which sponsored terrorism. Sudan was one of them.

Mike Pompeo's Sudan visit: Why is America seeking deeper ties with African nation?

For two decades, U.S. punished the Sudan for helping Osama Bin Laden. But, things have changed. Democracy has toppled dictatorship. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visit to Khartoum says it all. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains how U.S. views the Sudan as a key state in the Arab World.

Gravitas: What Is America Doing In The Sudan?

Sudan is preparing a mass vaccination campaign against polio after an outbreak, the UN said Friday, days after the declaration of the eradication of wild poliovirus in Africa.

Sudan to launch mass polio vaccination after outbreak

Sudan risks losing its heritage to gold-digging. It is the third largest gold producer in Africa.

Sudan at risk of losing priceless past due to gold hunting

Sudan's government officials said on Sunday that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit the African country in coming days. Also read: Trump's sister calls him 'cruel' in audio recorded by niece, says report Since overthrowing its former leader Omar al-Bashir in April 2019, Sudan has been trying to improve its ties with the United States.

Mike Pompeo to visit Sudan in coming days: Sudanese government officials

Sudan protesters return to the streets of Sudan over the slow pace of change calling for Justice and peace. Watch report.

Sudan protests: Sudan protesters call for more reforms

Pope Francis on Saturday called for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on Saturday, urging them not to let a dispute over a dam on the Nile lead to conflict.

Pope calls for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to resolve Nile dam issue

There is a dam that's coming up on the River Nile. Once complete, it will be the largest in Africa. A matter of pride for Ethiopia, who is building it. But, a matter of life and death for Egypt and Sudan.

Why River Nile is bone of contention between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia

Ethiopia's massive dam on the Blue Nile is filling up. This is escalating the decade-old conflict with Egypt and Sudan. Now, the Nile is turning into a war front as negotiations continue to fall apart. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The War Over River Nile

A gunman in Darfur, Sudan, killed more than 20 civilians, witnesses have claimed. The incident took place after the field workers returned to their fields for the first time in years.

Gunman open fired at field workers in Sudan; 20 dead, several wounded

Sudan's Law Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari has announced that female genital mutilation (FGM) will be banned throughout the country, and women will no longer need a permit to travel.

Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol

On Sunday, Sudan detained 122 nationals as they were spotted marching towards Libya to fight as "mercenaries", the local media houses reported. "Joint security forces detained 122 outlaws including eight children who were heading to (fight as) mercenaries in Libya," said Brigadier Jamal Jumaa, spokesman for the Rapid Reaction Forces.

Sudan detains 122 nationals marching towards Libya to become 'mercenaries'

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed that Ethiopia will refrain from filling its new hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile next month and return to talks aimed at reaching an agreement among the three nations on use of the river's waters, according to statements from Egypt and Sudan.

Egypt, Sudan: Ethiopia won't fill disputed dam before accord

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