Category Archives: News

$500m World Bank grant for water resources in Sudan | Radio Dabanga

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Yasir Abbas, has announced that World Bank has provided a grant of $500 million to the ministry. The Minister explained, today in statement to the official Sudan News Agency (SUNA) that he met World Bank … Continue reading →

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Minawi: ‘Sudan govt obligated to transfer $700 million for Darfur development’ | Radio Dabanga

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Eric Cohen

The governor of the Darfur region and the head of the Sudan Liberation Movement, Minni Minawi, has called on the transitional government to expedite and immediately pay the ‘peace dues’ for Darfur in accordance with the Juba peace agreement signed … Continue reading →

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Team Zamzam: Residents overcome sexual violence stigma in North Darfur | Radio Dabanga

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Team Zamzam, a group of 16 women who provide counselling to victims of sexual violence in Zamzam Camp, 15km south of El Fasher, is expanding its reach. Niemat describes their trip to Um Hashaba and Shangil Tobaya, rural areas that … Continue reading →

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Paris conference key for Sudan’s transition and unlocking its economy

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Sudan’s attendance at the 17 May Paris conference is a strong signal that Khartoum is back and open for business. Source: Paris conference key for Sudan’s transition and unlocking its economy

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IMF approves financing plan of debt relief to Sudan | Reuters

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Eric Cohen

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board approved on Monday a financing plan to help mobilize resources needed for the fund to cover its share of debt relief to Sudan. Source: IMF approves financing plan of debt relief to Sudan … Continue reading →

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Support urgent need to address ongoing violence in Darfur and deliver progress on the ground in Sudan | Act For Sudan

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Act for Sudan sent a letter to Prime Minister Hamdok registering concerns regarding ongoing violence and insecurity in Darfur and calling attention to the urgent need for progress on the ground. Please help by sharing the letter with your contacts and … Continue reading →

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Sudan appoints former rebel leader as Darfur governor

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Mini Arko Minawi appointed governor of Darfur region under Juba peace deal – Anadolu Agency Source: Sudan appoints former rebel leader as Darfur governor

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Sudan says ready to implement security arrangements – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Eric Cohen

April 29, 2021 (KHARTOUM) – The Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced the readiness of the security committees (…) Source: Sudan says ready to implement security arrangements – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan

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Sudan increases Darfur joint security force to 20,000 troops – Sudan Tribune

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Eric Cohen

April 17, 2021 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s peace partners have agreed to increase Darfur joint force to 20,000 troops and to establish rapid reaction units to preserve security in the restive region. Hadi Idris (ST photo)On 10 April, the Security and … Continue reading →

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Sudan’s Joint Force in Darfur Spikes to 20,000 Troops | Al Bawaba

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Eric Cohen

Sudan’s peace partners have agreed to increase Darfur joint force to 20,000 troops and to establish rapid reaction units to preserve security in the the restive region. On 10 April, the Security and Defence Council (SDC) decided to deploy joint … Continue reading →

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