Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday signed a framework deal until elections but key dissenters have stayed out of the agreement. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to…
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir a step closer to facing war crimes charges
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has announced that the country is ready to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) so those accused of war crimes in Darfur appear before the tribunal, a list that includes deposed President Omar al-Bashir.…
*Family compensated 11-months after street sweeper died at Third Mainland Bridge (Guardian) *Third Mainland Bridge closes midnight Friday – FG (Punch)
Family compensated 11-months after street sweeper died at Third Mainland Bridge (Guardian) Eleven months after Folashade Ogunniyi was killed by a hit and run driver while sweeping dirt on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, her employer has compensated her family.…
Sudan’s Bashir in court for graft trial (Guardian)
Sudan’s deposed military leader Omar al-Bashir, who ruled the country for 30 years, arrived in court Monday in Khartoum for the start of his trial on corruption charges. Bashir, 75, was forced from power on April 11, after months of…
*Lagos to become tech talent hub — Hamzat (Punch) * We expect ministerial list in two weeks, senators say (Guardian)
Lagos to become tech talent hub — Hamzat (Punch) The Lagos State Government on Saturday said it was positioning the state as a technology talent hub for the world through training and job placement. The Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat,…
What’s wrong with these end-time governors? – Reuben Abati
I believe we all have that one family member who thinks that he or she has the right to intrude into your schedule and order you around. When they call you, they won’t give up until you pick their calls.…
Sudan crisis: Ex-President Omar al-Bashir moved to prison (BBC)
Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Kobar maximum security prison, days after he was deposed in a military coup. Reports say the ex-leader has until now been detained at the presidential residence under heavy guard. He is…
Sudan president Omar al-Bashir reportedly stepping down (Guardian)
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir plans to step down, Arabiya reported on Thursday citing unidentified officials, following months of anti-government protests. State radio said Thursday the Sudan national army is preparing to make an important announcement as military officers surrounded the…
Protests in Sudan: Doctor and teen killed in Sudan protests (BBC)
A doctor and a 16-year-old have been killed in Sudan amid demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir. Both were shot in the head by state forces who were firing directly on demonstrators, a member of the Sudan Doctors Syndicate told the…