Sudan's first-ever satellite for conducting research in military, economic and space technology has been launched by China, the northeast African country's ruling body said Tuesday.

China launches Sudan's first ever satellite: Official

Peace talks between the Sudanese government and rebels resumed Friday in neighbouring South Sudan after a rocky start saw one of the main groups threaten to pull out, accusing government forces of bombing its territory.

Sudan peace talks resume after deadlock

Rights group Amnesty International Friday called for justice for those killed during months of protests that rocked Sudan, insisting that demonstrators had faced "disproportionate and unnecessary" violence.

Amnesty wants justice for victims of Sudan protests

Sudan's first cabinet since the ouster of president Omar al-Bashir was sworn in Sunday as the African country transitions to a civilian rule following nationwide protests that overthrew the autocrat.

Sudan's first post-Bashir cabinet sworn in

South Sudan's exiled rebel leader Riek Machar is expected to make his first visit to Juba in a year for talks Monday with President Salva Kiir, government and opposition sources told AFP.

South Sudan rebel leader to meet president in Juba: Sources

Thousands of families in Sudan have been affected by flooding caused by two months of heavy rain, with many forced into temporary accommodation.

Dozens dead across flood-hit Sudan

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Sudan needs $8 billion (£6.5 billion) in foreign aid over the next two years to cover its import bill and help rebuild its ravaged economy after months of political turmoil, its new prime minister said on Saturday.

Sudan needs up to $10 billion in aid to rebuild the economy: PM Abdalla Hamdok

Omar al-Bashir received $90 million in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption trial.

Sudan ex-president Bashir got $90 million from Saudi royal family: Investigator tells court

In a landmark move, Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal here on Saturday. The agreement, which will pave the way for a transition to a civilian-led government, came after a long period of protest and negotiations following the overthrow of longtime leader President Omar al-Bashir in the wake of mass protests.

Sudan leaders sign power-sharing deal with military 

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Khartoum on Saturday (August 17) to celebrate Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council signing a final power-sharing deal.

Tens of thousands celebrate power-sharing deal in Sudan

Sudan was expected to form its sovereign council Sunday, the first step after the signing of a transitional constitution triggered unprecedented celebration in Khartoum.

Sudan to name ruling council after landmark signing

Rapturous crowds filled the streets of Khartoum Saturday as Sudan's generals and protest leaders signed a historic deal paving the way to civilian rule. Thousands of cheering people gathered around the Friendship Hall next to the Nile, where the documents that will govern Sudan's 39-month transition were signed.

Sudanese celebrate transition to civilian rule

The launch on Saturday of a historic transition to civilian rule in Sudan comes eight months after the start of popular protests, in which more than 250 were killed.

Sudan: From demonstrations to transition accord

Sudan has allowed Qatari broadcaster Al-Jazeera to reopen its Khartoum office, which they had shut down in May, the channel's director in the Sudanese capital told AFP Friday.

Sudan allows Al-Jazeera to reopen office: channel

For decades the Equestrian and Racing Club has given upper-crust Sudanese the chance to learn horse riding and watch horse racing in a shady compound set apart from the surrounding urban bustle of the capital Khartoum.

Khartoum's Equestrian Club struggles amid Sudan upheaval

Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders on Sunday inked a hard won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule. The agreement, signed at a ceremony witnessed by AFP, builds on a landmark July 17 power sharing deal and provides for a joint civilian military ruling body to oversee the formation of a transitional civilian government and parliament to govern for a three year transition period.

Sudan generals, protest leaders ink constitutional declaration

Pakistan may reject India's request for 'unimpeded consular access' to Kulbhushan Jadhav: Report A day after India asked Pakistan government to provide ''unimpeded consular access'' to Kulbushan Jadhav, reports have emerged that Pakistan may reject India's ''valid demand'' by not giving free unobstructed access to the death row prisoner in Pakistan.

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Sudan's military council and its main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration to usher in a new period of transitional government, African Union mediator for Sudan Mohamed Hassan Lebatt told a news conference in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Sudanese factions agree constitutional declaration for transitional government

Sudan's military council spokesman said on Friday that nine soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country's most powerful paramilitary group, have been dismissed and detained in connection with the killing of protestors this week.

Sudan detains nine soldiers after protesters killed

Four protesters were shot dead at a rally in the Sudanese city of Omdurman on Thursday, medics said, as protest leaders and ruling generals started talks to thrash out remaining issues on transitioning to civilian rule.

Doctors say four protesters killed at Sudan rally as talks start

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Sudanese teachers, schoolchildren and parents are beginning to express relief after schools were suspended in the wake of the killing of at least four schoolchildren at a protest in the city of El-Obeid.

School suspension brings relief and worry amongst Sudanese

Sudanese authorities Tuesday ordered all schools nationwide to suspend classes indefinitely after crowds of students launched demonstrations against the killing of six protesters including five pupils at a rally in a central town.

Sudan shuts schools as pupils' killing sparks outrage

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