Chinese arms used in Darfur violence

Chinese-made bullets and aircraft bought from Russia are used to commit rights violations in Sudan's Darfur under an ineffective UN arms embargo.

Omar al-Bashir tells Sudan refugees to go home

Sudan's president has told nearly two million people displaced by conflict in Dafur to leave the refugee camps and return to their villages.

UN ambassador outraged over Sudan bible school attack

Sudan's military bombed a Bible school built by a US Christian aid group, prompting students and teachers at the school to run for their lives.

South Sudan spites itself with oil well shutdown

South Sudan says a shutdown of 900 oil wells will impact on the new nation but they would rather see the oil stay in the ground than going to Sudan.

South Sudan stops oil production to defy northern 'thieves'

South Sudan has ordered oil companies to shut down oil production within two weeks, to prevent Sudan from stealing more oil from the new country.

Arab League meets to extend mission in Syria

The Arab League has met for talks to extend its observer mission to Syria, with Riyadh 'pulling its observers' as Damascus has not kept its promises.

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

United Nations raises alert between Sudan's rival

United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon is worried about continuing tensions between North Sudan and South Sudan following an oil crisis.

Thabo or Taboo? Mbeki's inner circle on his future role

Three years after the "palace coup" that saw him leave office, opinions are divided on whether Thabo Mbeki should return to active domestic politics.

US exhorts SA to increase pressure on Sudan

US special envoy to Sudan, Princeton Lyman, wants South Africa to pressure Khartoum to allow international aid groups into two conflict-hit regions.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Shell sizes up South Sudan for oil opportunities

Royal Dutch Shell is eyeing opportunities in South Sudan, which last July broke from Khartoum, taking with it two-thirds of Sudan's oil production.

Key rebel leader killed in Sudanese army raid

Sudan's army has killed a key rebel leader from the Darfur region -- three days after anti-government forces began advancing on the capital Khartoum.

Arab League: Syria to agree on mediators, peace talks

The Arab League expects Syria to agree soon to allow observers in to monitor and mediate the protection of civilians while peace talks get under way.

Malawi falls out of favour with ICC over al-Bashir arrest

The ICC says it is reporting Malawi to the UN Security Council for refusing to arrest Sudan's Omar al-Bashir, wanted by the court for genocide.

Battles erupt between Sudanese Armed Forces and SPLA

At least 19 state troops have been killed in violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and members of the SPLA in embattled South Kordofan.

New ICC war crimes prosecutor up for a tough time

Gambia's Fatou Bensouda will be elected the ICC's chief prosecutor as the hunt for war criminals and genocidal masterminds becomes more political.

Israel-Egypt border fence to block migrants and militants

The office of Israel's Prime Minister says the Cabinet has approved a $160-million programme designed to stanch the flow of illegal migrants.

South accused of attacking disputed Sudanese region

Sudan has accused its neighbour of repeatedly attacking a disputed region it claims to have captured from rebels last week, amid renewed tensions.

Al-Bashir accuses South Sudan of betrayal

In a new sign of a breakdown in relations, Sudan's Omar al-Bashir has accused South Sudan of betrayal, saying the country was supporting rebels.

Afcon favourites Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana avoid early clash

The Africa Cup of Nations' main contenders Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana avoided each other and the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in a kind draw.

South Sudan's Kiir in Khartoum for key talks

Salva Kiir has lead the first top-level delegation to Khartoum since South Sudan's secession, with key issues like oil and borders on the agenda.

Returned Darfur leader admits working to topple regime

A top Darfuri rebel leader says he’s working with other armed groups to topple the Sudanese regime.

Sudanese bank ready to throw in cash to halt currency slide

Sudan's central bank says it’s ready to pump dollars into the market to halt a "temporary" slide in the Sudanese pound.

Sudan's crippling debt

Sudan's debt risks exacerbating a difficult economic situation as annual debt servicing costs hit about $1-billion after the secession of the South.

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