Tagged: Sudan

Mojisola Salaudeen

Scepticism as Military and Civilians Sign Deal in Sudan

After months of protests and negotiations, the Transitional Military Council and the opposition in Sudan have signed an agreement. The agreement, which was announced on July 5th, was officially signed by the Military and the Forces for Freedom and Change, a coalition of civilian opposition groups and protesters. What Was Agreed? Establishment of a new […]
Mojisola Salaudeen

Sudan: Military and Protest Leaders Reach Agreement

Following an agreement to resume negotiations, the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) and the Transitional Military Council in Sudan have reached an agreement to share power in the country. Both sides have agreed to establish a sovereign council consisting of 5 military members and 6 civilians. The joint military-civilian council will reportedly “rule the […]
Mojisola Salaudeen

Sudan’s Fight for Democracy: Protest Leaders and Military Meet

The ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and Sudan’s protest leaders have agreed to meet, following calls by AU-Ethiopia mediators. Negotiations reportedly began on Wednesday, with the condition to reach a decision within 72 hours. Military or Civilian? Following the army’s ousting of President Omar al-Bashir in April, “The TMC and opposition coalition have, for weeks, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

Sudan: Military Holds on to Power Following al-Bashir’s Exit

The fight for a better government in Sudan is far from over, as the streets are still filled with protesters, weeks after the forceful removal of President Omar al-Bashir, who led the affairs of the country for 30 years. The journey to al-Bashir’s removal began in 2018, following the government’s decision to devalue the nation’s […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

A brief look at the rise and fall of Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir

After a 30-year-long stint as president, Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir has been removed from office by the military. Before this historical feat, the 75-year-old leader remained dogged in his desire to remain in office, despite countless protests by Sudanese people demanding for his resignation. Al-Bashir, like Algeria’s Bouteflika, is one of the longest-serving leaders in Africa, […]
Asari Ndem

International Reactions to the Toppling of Sudan’s President

Following the removal of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, several countries have registered their pleasure and displeasure at the news. Here, we gather some of the more vocal and controversial responses to Sudan from the international sphere as former President al-Bashir seeks refuge elsewhere. According to Arab News: “The US said it supported a peaceful and democratic Sudan […]
The Election Network

Sudan’s military removes Omar Al-Bashir from power and declares state of emergency

Sudan’s military has removed Omar Al-Bashir from power after 30 years and declared a state of emergency. The move brings to an end the divisive and autocratic reign of one of Africa and the Arab world’s longest serving leaders. It follows months of escalating protests against his rule that have been met with a brutal […]