Abdel Fattah Al Burhan
latest news & developmentsSudan’s General Burhan is a paper prime minister
Legitimacy cannot be declared; it must be earned from the people, through political process, not military decrees
Sudan: From mob mentality to civic rationality
The economic consequences of Sudan’s diplomatic isolation restricts access to aid which, combined with war, are dire – worsened by social fractures that fuel military instability
Sudan’s government abandons Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s peace dialogue
The foundation hosted its inaugural Africa Peace & Security Dialogue to identify solutions to the continent’s conflicts This content is restricted to registered users and…
Sudan civilians rush for arms as paramilitaries advance
The violence in the country has killed more than 12 000 people and the UN says at least 7.1 million people have been displaced
Blasts in Khartoum as army renews call for volunteers
The army announced Monday it was ready to “receive and prepare” volunteer fighters, after Abdel Fattah al-Burhan last week urged Sudanese “youth and all those able to defend” to…
Sudan’s descent to an abyss of chaos and turmoil
The current battle between two generals gives rise to a spectre of partition and civil strife that could destabilise the region
Tireless Sudanese protesters take on the generals — again
In 2019 Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir was ousted after a massive wave of protests. But the generals who replaced him won’t hand over power. Now the flames of revolution are being…
The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
Sudan releases Al Jazeera bureau chief
The arrest of Al-Musalami al-Kabbashi was the latest since a military coup three weeks ago and came after tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday to…
US ‘brokered’ agreements on Israel: Wind of change or toxic blast of extortion?
The United States is negotiating with African countries that will see them exchange Palestinian people’s rights for improved economic and trade conditions
Sudan protesters pledge ‘million march’ for civil rule
For the first time, Sudanese judges said they would join a sit-in outside army headquarters "to support change and for an independent judiciary"
The Sudanese military: A pawn of the Saudis?
Observers suggest the Saudis are increasing their influence over Khartoum. But why?