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Sudan’s Burhan reshuffles military amid war and political strain
Africanews
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August 19, 2025
Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has launched a sweeping military reorganization to tighten his grip on the armed forces amid ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A decree issued on August 18 consolidated...
EU Highlights Humanitarian Leadership Through New Global Campaign
Novinite
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The European Union has initiated a new information campaign called “Voices of Humanity,” aimed at highlighting its position as the world’s leading donor of humanitarian aid. The campaign emphasizes the core principles guiding EU responses to...
Top Sudanese general arrested after mass army retirements
Sudans Post
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August 19, 2025
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Transitional Sovereign Council, speaks during a military-backed rally, in Omdurman district, west of Khartoum, Sudan, June 29, 2019. [AP Photo/Hussein Malla]Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the...
CHAN 2024: Sudan vs Senegal – How to Watch & Predicted Score
Morocco World News
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August 19, 2025
Sudan meet defending champions Senegal in their final Group D match at the Amani Stadium, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Zimbabwean referee Brigthon Chimene will blow the...
Senegal, Congo and Sudan tussle for the last two quarter-final slots as group matches conclude today
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 19, 2025
Defending Champions Senegal, Sudan and Congo will battle for the last two available quarter-final slots as the 8th edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship group matches is set to conclude this evening. The Lions of Teranga, who...
Syrian figure touts new anti-Sharaa ‘parallel army’ in UAE media
The New Arab
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August 19, 2025
Al-Sheikh claims his armed force will operate parallel to the Syrian army [Getty] An Emirati news outlet has promoted claims of a new "parallel army" in Syria, presented as an alternative to the Syrian armed forces and the government of Syrian...
Obi Lauds FG Over Arrest Of Top Terrorist Leaders
New Telegraph
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August 19, 2025
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday commended the Federal Government and the security agencies following the arrest of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. New...
Libya launches first solar power plant in Sahara’s Kufra
ESI Africa
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August 19, 2025
Libya has inaugurated its first solar power plant in the southeastern region of Kufra, in the heart of the Sahara Desert, bordering Egypt, Sudan and Chad. The project was implemented in eight months and is now operating at full capacity and...
Senegal face Sudan in battle for top spot
The Standard
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August 19, 2025
A clash between Nigeria Super Eagles and Sudan the Nile Crocodiles on August 12, 2025. [Cafonline] Leaders Sudan and defending champions Senegal will battle on Tuesday for top spot in Group D at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar. Both teams...
U.S., UK Applaud Nigeria for Arresting Ansaru Terrorist Leaders
Nigerian Eye
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August 19, 2025
The United States Mission Nigeria and British authorities have praised the Nigerian government and its security forces for the successful arrest of two key leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. The commendations were shared on Monday, August 18,...
Believers from a Muslim background offer hope to suffering Sudan
Mission Network News
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August 19, 2025
Sudan (MNN) — Torture and disease are among the latest woes plaguing Sudan, yet the Lord is at work. A prominent human rights group accuses Sudan’s army of torturing people to death through “execution chambers.” Meanwhile, cholera has now spread...
Peter Obi commends security agencies over arrest of top terrorist leaders
Punch
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August 19, 2025
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their recent achievements in the fight against terrorism following the arrest of two top leaders of Ansaru terrorist group. The arrests of...
Sudanese Book House partially reopens after two-year closure due to war
The Peninsula
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August 18, 2025
Khartoum: The Sudanese Book House in central Khartoum has partially reopened its doors to book lovers, following a closure of nearly two years due to the ongoing war in the country. The book house's director Ahmed Makkawi, said in a press...
In Sudan, the skies have turned deadly
GZERO Media
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August 18, 2025
Drones have become the new face of modern warfare, dominating headlines as Russia and Ukraine trade near-daily aerial strikes. But unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) are wreaking havoc in another of the world’s deadliest, and least covered,...
U.S., UK commend Nigeria for arresting terrorist leaders
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 19, 2025
• U.S. asks visa applicants to disclose five-year social media activity The United States (U.S.)Mission Nigeria and the British authorities have commended the Federal Government and its security forces for the successful arrest of two wanted...
Sudan’s military ruler accused of trading sovereignty for power
Star
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Sudan’s military ruler, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan/SCREENGRAB Sudan’s military ruler, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is facing growing criticism over decisions seen as undermining the country’s sovereignty in exchange for securing his grip on...
Sudan’s Military: Burhan integrates allied forces into the army
Middle East Monitor
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August 18, 2025
The Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has issued a decision to merge all allied militias carrying weapons and operating alongside the army into the Sudanese Armed Forces. In...
Sudan military chief Al Burhan places allied militias under direct army command
The National News
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Sudanese military chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan has placed allied militias, including Islamist groups, under the direct command of the army in an apparent effort to curb their power and abuse of civilians. The military issued a statement saying...
Sudan urges global pressure on UAE over alleged backing of RSF
The New Arab
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August 18, 2025
People take part in a protest against the UAE's alleged support for paramilitary groups in Port Sudan on 29 May 2025. [Getty] A senior Sudanese diplomat has urged the international community to put pressure on the UAE over its alleged backing of...
#WorldHumanitarianDay: Sudan resilient despite crisis
Dabanga Radio
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August 18, 2025
As the world marks World Humanitarian Day on August 19, under this year’s theme Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities, Sudan stands as a sobering reality of why such solidarity is not an abstract principle, but a matter...