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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...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
NUBA Expands to the U.S., Aims to Elevate the Incentive Travel Mindset
Corporate Event News
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August 18, 2025
NUBA has operated a luxury travel concierge service out of Madrid, Spain, for more than three decades. As of this summer, it's expanded stateside and set up shop in Miami, which will serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters. Upon its founding,...
Egyptian Railways Launches Fifth Special Train to Facilitate Voluntary Return of Sudanese
Sada Elbalad
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August 18, 2025
Mon 18 Aug 2025 | 02:34 AM The Egyptian National Railways launched its fifth special train today, aimed at facilitating the voluntary return of Sudanese nationals residing in Egypt. This initiative seeks to provide comprehensive support and ensure...
Sudanese Army Day: 71 Years Of Sacrifice And Devotion
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Resala Abdelrahim PortSudan, (Sudanow)-Every year on August 14th, Sudanese people celebrate the anniversary of founding the Sudanese Army, which has remained steadfast in defending the nation. It has sacrificed...
Egypt Launches 5th Special Train for Voluntary Return of Sudanese Refugees
Sada Elbalad
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August 17, 2025
Sun 17 Aug 2025 | 01:30 PM Egypt’s National Railway Authority (NRA) on Sunday began operating the fifth special train under the voluntary return program for Sudanese nationals wishing to go back to their homeland, as part of Cairo’s humanitarian...
Sudan Talks in Switzerland: US Push or Testing the Waters?
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 16, 2025
Sudanese politicians, military officials and analysts are abuzz over reports of secret meetings in Switzerland between a senior US presidential adviser and the leaders of the country’s rival forces, fueling speculation Washington is testing the...
Sudan Army drone strike kills senior RSF commander in Kordofan
Middle East Monitor
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August 14, 2025
A drone strike by the Sudanese army has killed a senior general of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan state, according to a military source confirmed by RT news agency. The strike targeted the convoy of Major General...
Travel bans, restrictions alarm AZ collegiate athletes
AZ Central - Arizona
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ASU athletes from several countries are concerned about potential travel restrictions and visa issues due to recent policy changes. ASU's athletic director has expressed support for international athletes, assuring them of their participation in...
Sudan's military leader in talks with US Africa envoy over peace plan
The National News
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Sudanese Armed Forces chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa, met in Switzerland this week to discuss an American plan to end the country's two-year civil war, government sources...
Sudan: a deeply alarmed “ ‘by a great attack against El Fasher besieged
The European Times
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August 13, 2025
Monday’s attack left 40 people dead and 19 injured in Abu ShoukAccording to humanitarian partners. The International Migration Organization (Iom) said that renewed violence had forced at least 500 inhabitants of the camp to flee from other parts...
Renegotiating Patriarchy: Women’s Assets and Shifting Gender Roles During the Sudan War
African Arguments
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August 14, 2025
The Sudan War series is a joint collaboration between the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies and Documentation – Khartoum (CEDEJ-K), Sudan-Norway Academic Cooperation (SNAC) and African Arguments – Debating Ideas. Through a number of...
As Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration
Inkstick Media
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August 18, 2025
After Ahmed left Egypt, he made the journey through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to the Greek island of Crete. He carried with him not just the dream of a better future but the hope to survive. “Our trip was difficult,” he said. “We were...
“ Only hunger and bombs ” for besieged civilians in Sudan El Fasher
The European Times
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August 13, 2025
At least 57 civilians were killed in the attack, which included the travel camp of Abu Shouk on the outskirts of the city and the United Nations Human Rights Office, OhchrAlso follows the allegations of summary executions. “It is with dismay that...
MSF: At Least 40 Dead in Sudan's Worst Cholera Outbreak in Years
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 14, 2025
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has expressed deep concern over the Houthis’ escalation against commercial shipping, and along frontlines with government forces, stressing the need for “proactive and pragmatic” steps to pave the way for...
Canada-US travel advice keeps changing — Here are all the latest rules & ominous warnings
Narcity
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August 13, 2025
If you're travelling to the United States from Canada anytime soon, you probably know how tricky it's been to keep up with all the Canada-U.S. travel advisory changes lately. Over the last six months, a steady stream of updates has added new...
Saudi authorities foil attempt to smuggle tonnes of illegal drugs
The National News
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Saudi authorities have thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 350,000 amphetamine tablets, 1.5 million tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, 2.6 tonnes of hashish, and 144 tonnes of the narcotic qat, the Saudi Press Agency Spa said...
Prestigious Camden International Film Festival To Showcase Almost Three Dozen U.S., North American & World Premieres, Many With Oscar Ambitions
Deadline
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August 18, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Some of the greatest documentary talents in the world will be descending on coastal Maine for the 21st edition of the Camden International Film Festival. CIFF announced its lineup today ahead of the event running September 11-14, a...
‘Only hunger and bombs’ for besieged civilians in Sudan’s El Fasher
UN News
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August 13, 2025
At least 57 civilians were killed in the attack, which included the Abu Shouk displacement camp on the outskirts of the city, and UN human rights office, OHCHR, is also following up on allegations of summary executions there. “It is with dismay...
US envoy meets Sudan army chief in Switzerland to discuss peace proposal
Swissinfo
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August 13, 2025
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Sudan's army...