Vote counting begins in Sudan election

Vote counting began on Friday in Sudan's first multiparty election in more than two decades following a five-day ballot marked by delays.

No ransom demands for abducted South Africans

No ransom demands had been made for four South African peacekeepers kidnapped in Sudan, the UNAMID in Darfur said on Wedesday.

Elections spark new fears in Darfur camps

In Zamzam refugee camp in Sudan's Darfur region, optimism that national elections will bring an end to years of conflict is in short supply.

South African peacekeepers kidnapped in Darfur

Four South African peacekeepers have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, in the largest single abduction of foreigners in the war-torn region.

Sudan ruling party reaches out to opposition

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's ruling party on Wednesday reached out to the opposition.

'No rush' to vote in Sudan after polling extended

Sudanese trickled into polling stations on Tuesday to vote in the country's elections, after polling was extended by two days due to a chaotic start.

Sudan extends voting for two days after delays

Sudan's elections commission on Monday announced a two-day extension to voting until April 15, after many voters experienced delays.

Sudan vote enters second day after chaotic start

Sudan's first multiparty elections in two decades entered a second day on Monday after a chaotic start that saw southern former rebels crying foul.

Sudan starts historic vote amid confusion

Confusion, delays and charges of fraud marked the start of Sudan's first multi-party elections in a quarter-century.

Chaos reigns as Sudan begins complex election

With voters hunkered down for hours on benches or sheltering under trees from the baking sun, Sudan's elections got off to an often chaotic start.

'Disturbing trends' ahead of Sudan polls

The US envoy to the UN on Thursday cited "disturbing trends" that could mar the outcome of Sudan's first multiparty vote in two decades.

Sudan gears up for controversial polls

Sudan heads to the polls on Sunday for its first multiparty elections in more than two decades.

EU considers withdrawing Darfur poll observers

The EU said on Wednesday said it was considering withdrawing its election observers from Sudan's Darfur region over fears for their safety.

South Sudan party to boycott elections in north

South Sudan's main party said on Tuesday it would boycott elections in most states in northern Sudan, in a further blow to the poll.

Sudan urged to lift restrictions on political parties

The United States has urged Sudan to immediately lift restrictions on political parties.

Challenger to al-Bashir quits Sudan vote

A key Sudanese presidential hopeful has pulled out of April's vote, leaving the way clear for a first-round win by President Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan ruling party accused of rigging elections in Darfur

An international think-tank has accused Sudan's ruling party of trying to rig elections in the war-torn Darfur region.

Sudan leader warns south on referendum

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir has warned against a boycott of national elections next month by former southern rebels.

Sudan vote like 'a Hitler election', says ICC prosecutor

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, has likened Sudan elections scheduled for next month to "a Hitler election".

Sudan threatens to expel election observers

Sudan on Monday threatened to expel foreign observers after rejecting their call to delay the country's first multiparty polls in 24 years.

Sudan govt 'repression' threatens free elections

Sudanese government "repression" of its opponents and the media is threatening the chances of next month's elections being free and fair.

Sudan signs deal with second Darfur rebel group

Sudan signed a three-month ceasefire deal with a second Darfur rebel group on Thursday, a diplomatic source close to the negotiations said.

Sudan's capital sways to hip hop

It's hip hop night in Khartoum and the crowd is ready to boogie as the DJ spins his turntable and the rapper from the Darfur belts out lyrics.

US: Arms-embargo violations hurt Darfur peace effort

US ambassador Susan Rice warned on Thursday that "blatant disregard" of a UN arms embargo in Darfur are undermining peace efforts.

Darfur rebels threaten to quit peace talks

Darfur's strongest rebel group on Wednesday threatened to walk out of new peace talks with Sudan's government.

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