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Sudanese authorities arrest 9 Al-Qaeda militants who planned attacks against Gulf countries
Staff Writer Authorities in Khartoum arrested nine Al-Qaeda militants, who had entered Sudan to participate in attacks targeting Gulf countries. Anti-Extremism Prosecutor Ahmed Suleiman Al-Awad said investigations were carried out by the police in coordination with the General Intelligence Service. The members are accused in their countries of committing and participating in extremist crimes, Al-Awad told TV news channel Al-Arabiya. He added that some entered Sudan illegally to take part in operations targeting Gulf countries.…
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Lufthansa May Help Sudan Relaunch Its National Carrier
Staff Writer Ailing national carrier Sudan Airways is reportedly in talks with Lufthansa Consulting to revive the airline’s fortunes. Stumped by EU flight bans and US sanctions, the airline has fallen a long way from where it once was. But with the assistance of one of the industry’s leading restructuring consultancies onboard, could the tables be turning for Sudan Airways? Lufthansa’s consulting arm is reportedly in talks with the government of Sudan over the restructuring…
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Africa’s drylands near a tipping point, but local communities could save it, experts say
Staff Writer Germany — Nearly half of Africa’s population could face a future of widespread drought, hunger, and mass migration due to the effects of climate change – but there is still time to prevent catastrophe by restoring the continent’s drylands, said experts at GLF Africa: Restoring Africa’s Drylands. Nigeria’s Minister of Environment H.E. Sharon Ikeazor, Fridays for Future activist Adenike Oladosu, and Ghanaian Sakoya chief Sintaro Iddrisu Mahama were among over 200 speakers who…
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Distributing Food to Elementary Certificate Students
Staff Writer Amid collapsing economic conditions in Sudan, elementary certificate exams have begun, and parents are complaining about the continuous electricity cuts, which made preparing for exams difficult, in addition to the instability of the school year following the emergence of Corona disease and the recent protests in Sudan after the revolution. Some international community organizations have begun to provide a free meal for students in poor neighborhoods, which facilitates to some extent the economic…
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Sudan: The value of our agreements with Turkey is 10 billion dollars
Staff Writer Dagalo said that the Sudanese delegation discussed with Turkish officials all issues related to past and immediate investments. The Deputy Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), said yesterday, Saturday, that the value of his country’s agreements with Turkey amount to about 10 billion dollars. This came in a press conference held by Dagalo at Khartoum Airport, upon his return from Turkey. He said that the value of the agreements…
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks at the Paris Summit on Sudan
Good afternoon, bonjour. I want to extend my thanks to President Macron for his leadership in organizing this summit, and to Prime Minister Hamdok and Chairman Burhan for their comments, and their commitment to Sudan’s democratic transition. Nearly 20 years ago, I traveled to Sudan under very different circumstances than I address you today. Standing in the high desert of Furawiyah, in Northern Darfur, amidst shallow graves and mortar craters, I witnessed as a journalist,…
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Price of Dollar in Sudan, Monday, May 17, 2021 … First Signs Of the Paris conference
Staff Writer The price of the dollar fell against the Sudanese pound, Monday, May 17, 2021, in the central bank, while it increased on the black market. The price of the dollar decreased during the transactions of the Central Bank of Sudan to 406.35 pounds for purchase and 409.40 pounds for sale, compared to 409 pounds for purchase and 411 pounds for sale, yesterday. The price of the European euro at the Central Bank of…
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The Grand Hotel Celebrates annual Staff Day and Disengagement date from Foreign Investor
Staff Writer The management and staff of the Grand hotel celebrated the annual employee day on Saturday, May 8th, and this date was chosen in conjunction with the decision of the Empowerment Elimination, Anti-Corruption, and Funds Recovery Committee to terminate the contract with the foreign investor on May 7, 2020. The celebration was held on Saturday as the date of May 7 fell on Friday. weekend. The ceremony included sporting and cultural activities in which…
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UNESCO congratulates Sudanese journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Staff Writer Khartoum — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Khartoum Office congratulated the press circles in Sudan on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, which falls on the third of May of each year under the slogan (Ownership of information as a public good), wishing Sudanese press and media have an advanced role in serving society and humanity. In a press release today, UNESCO renewed its support for them…
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Japan contributes US$4.22m to help stabilize communities in Sudan
Staff Writer Khartoum — In line with the priorities of Sudan’s Transitional Government and the mandate of the UN Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), the Government of Japan has committed an additional $4.22m towards UNDP’s peace, stability, and economic recovery efforts, which will assist 45,000 vulnerable people across seven states. Japanese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Takashi Hattori outlined the new priorities, which will assist 15 of Sudan’s most at-risk localities in Blue Nile, White Nile,…