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Sudan Bureau Chief for Agence France Presse (AFP) based in Khartoum.

The killing of Sinwar, the mastermind of the deadliest attack in Israeli history, had raised hopes of a turning point in the war. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Hamas mourns Yahya Sinwar, vows no hostage release until war ends

In August, Netanyahu called Sinwar ‘the only obstacle to a hostage deal’

A poster in the Iranian capital Tehran of Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar on August 13, 2024. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza

US President Joe Biden said Sinwar’s death marked “a good day” for Israel, America, and the world

A protester holds a sign as she joins a crowd gathered to demand a Gaza hostages deal on September 1, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israel set for general strike after Gaza hostages found dead

Critics have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political gain

A fragment of a missile fell on an empty field during the Iranian airstrikes against Israel in the Soran district of Erbil, Iraq, on April 14, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack

Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before they reached Israel, with help from the United States, Jordan and other allies

Thousands of Israeli citizens stage a demonstration demanding Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation, early elections and release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 06, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Qaq/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Hamas studies truce proposal six months into Gaza war

Foreign governments and humanitarian groups have persistently urged Israel not to carry out an operation in Rafah for fear of mass civilian casualties

GAZA CITY, GAZA – OCTOBER 08: Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes on October 08, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’

Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas…

All schools in the state have been told to suspend classes. (Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images)

UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren

The killings come as protest leaders are due to hold talks with the ruling generals on Tuesday on the remaining aspects of installing civilian rule

South Sudan’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed to be a United Nations staffer, leading to bitter public criticism of the international organisation. (Albert Gonzalez Farran/AFP)

Mass protests for civilian rule rock Sudan

On Sunday, police fired several rounds of tear gas on crowds approaching the presidential palace after organisers called for a march

Sudan has not allowed the revolution to be co-opted. The message is clear: the core of the Bashir establishment must be replaced by civilian authorities for democracy to take root in Sudan.(Ozan Kose/AFP)

Sudan talks resume after shootings cloud breakthrough

The protest movement is demanding a civilian-led transition after 30 years of ironfisted rule by former president Omar al-Bashir

Protest leaders however insist their key demand remains the same — a full transfer of power to civilians. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

Sudan protesters threaten civil disobedience after army delays

Thousands of people remain camped outside the military headquarters in Khartoum nearly four weeks after the armed forces toppled Omar al-Bashir

There have been previous coup attempts since Omar al-Bashir’s ouster which officials have blamed on Islamist supporters of the former president and members of his now-defunct ruling party. (Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)

Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency

Bashir’s three-decade rule has been rocked by two months of protests that a deadly crackdown has failed to suppress

Officials say 31 people have died in protest-related violence so far, while Human Rights Watch says at least 51 have been killed including medics and children. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

Sudan protesters remain resilient, but Bashir unbowed

As the protest campaign against Bashir’s regime enters its third month on Tuesday, demonstrators are pressing on with rallies

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir. (Reuters/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah)

Sudan protests rumble on as Bashir remains defiant

Sudanese authorities led by the feared National Intelligence and Security Service have cracked down on protesters, drawing international criticism

In August, the National Congress Party chose Omar al-Bashir as its candidate for 2020 presidential election. (Reuters)

Bashir appoints new PM as cabinet sacked

President Omar al-Bashir’s decision to fire the entire government was approved by the top leaders of his ruling National Congress Party

A Palestinian firefighter walks amid the rubble of a house which witnesses said was hit by an Israeli air strike on Wednesday

African leaders create ‘Cape to Cairo’ free-trade zone

African leaders have signed a historic agreement to create the continent’s largest common market, encompassing 26 countries.

United we stand: Southern African Development Community leaders at the opening ceremony for the 33rd SADC heads of state and government summit in Lilongwe

Africans negotiate ‘one trade regime’ for common market

Officials of three African economic blocs held talks on a "one trade regime" that would forge a common market spanning the continent.

Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage

Egypt gays live in fear under Sisi regime

"There is a constant fear and anxiety. I never had this kind of feeling in my life. Now you are afraid in your own home," says a gay man in Egypt.

A volunteer puts up posters of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the El Gamaliya district in Cairo on May 9 2014.

Egypt’s Sisi ‘has not learned lesson of Arab Spring’

Egypt’s presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said it will take up to 25 years for Egypt to achieve "true democracy".

Egypt’s PM calls Muslim Brotherhood ‘terrorist’ group

After a car bomb killed 14 people in Mansoura, Egypt’s prime minister has labelled the Islamist party, the Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist group.

Egypt police hunt for church wedding shooters

Cairo police are now searching for two men on a motorbike who opened fire on guests at a church wedding, killing four including an eight-year-old.