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Some of the deadliest plane crashes on takeoff
Some of the deadliest plane crashes that have occurred during takeoff: - Aug. 20, 2008: Spanish airliner bound for the Canary Islands crashes, burns and breaks into pieces while trying to take off from Madrid's ...
Ugandan Traders pay over 16 taxes in Sudan
UGANDAN traders pay over 15 taxes in Juba, a situation which may force them to stop their work.
Sudanese official hints Kiir run for presidency a result of ICC move
' A senior Sudanese official hinted that the decision by Sudan People Liberation Movement to name Salva Kiir as its candidate for 2009 presidential elections was aimed at weakening the position of the ruling ...
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Turkey, Africa begin cooperation summit
Heads of state and other dignitaries from African countries and Turkey started an economic cooperation summit in Istanbul on Monday.
The three-day summit in Turkey's cultural and financial center is part of the country's intensifying efforts to expand ties and increase trade volume with the African continent.
Turkish officials expect delegations from 50 countries, including seven heads of state.
Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese president accused of directing a genocide in his country, also will arrive in Istanbul for the Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit.
Sudanese court starts trial for US diplomat assassins
Five suspects appeared in court in Sudan on Sunday in connection with the New Year's Day murder of a US diplomat and his driver that sent shockwaves through the Western community in Khartoum.
Sudan Sentences 8 to Death For Khartoum Attack
A Sudanese court has sentenced eight members of a Darfur rebel group to death for their role in an attack on the Sudanese capital in May.
Rebecca Garang accuses South Sudan Machar of corruption
Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, southern Sudan government presidential advisor accused GoSS Vice-president of taking bribes from foreign firms, but Rielk Machar dismissed the charges.
Ethiopian forces to join UN-African Union force in Darfur
UNAMID guarding a supply convoy in El Fasher in Darfur 15 August 2008 – Ethiopian forces will shortly join the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur , bringing with them their ...
Sudan's peace partners resolve some key outstanding issues on CPA
The Joint Executive Political Committee between the National Congress Party and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement have agreed on the formation of Electoral Commission and Abyei administration among a ...
USA Sanctions Have Little Effect on Sudan
Despite US Sanctions Sudan bustling economy has embarked on huge projects such as The Merowe Hydro Electrical Dam and Mogran Economic Center.
Sudan's defence minister visits Darfur to assess security situation
" The minister of Defence heading a high ranking delegation has begun today a visit to the three states of the troubled Darfur to assess the needs and to study ways to restore security in the western Sudan.
Sudan's Salva Kiir says ICC indictment is not in the interest of peace
Sudanese First Vice-President, Salva Kiir Mayadrit, said today that the indictment of president Omer Hassan al-Bashir by the ICC Prosecutor is not in the interest of Sudan and could hinder the peace process in ...
Thousands of Sudanese villagers have refused to leave homes due to be flooded this year by a $2 billion dam designed to double Sudan's electricity supply, a representative of the villagers said on Monday.
Sudan floods displace more than 40,000
Friday, August 08, 2008 Sudan floods displace more than 40,000 Sudan, Africa Image : Sudanese people carry their shoes and sandals as they struggle through the flood waters east of the capital Kartoum, in 2007.
15 killed in Sudan's Lakes state following inter-clan clashes
Inter-clan clashes in Lakes state killed 15 people and eight people wounded. The fighting shows weapons are still largely disseminated in the state despite the relentless efforts exercised by the government in ...
Jonglei tells British diplomat that roads hinder South Sudan progress
' Government of Jonglei State told visiting British diplomat from the UK Embassy in Sudan on Thursday that South Sudan development is hammered by poor roads network.
Sudan Urged To Review Darfur Rebel Death Sentences
Friday, 8 August 2008, 10:00 am Press Release: United Nations Top UN envoy urges Sudan to review death sentences against Darfur rebels 7 August 2008 - The top United Nations envoy to Sudan has called for a ...
SUDAN: From rebels to soldiers - the SPLA's transformation
At the new headquarters of the Sudan People's Liberation Army , some 10km north of Juba town, signs mark the finance, administration and operations directorates.
Indicted Sudanese president seeks help from rivals
Rivals of Sudan's president are pressing him to make concessions at home and abroad in a bid to ward off international charges he ordered genocide in Darfur, a case they fear could wreck peace efforts and even ...
Rebels Appear to Issue New Talks Threat
By Rosebell Kagumire in Kampala and Peter Eichstaedt in The Hague The Lord's Resistance Army, LRA, is apparently threatening renewed conflict unless it's given financial and practical assistance.