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Sudan PM calls for halt to post-coup sackings
Sudan's newly reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Wednesday ordered a halt to sackings and a review of all appointments made after his detention in last month's military coup.
Sudanese ministers resign in protest at deal with military
Twelve cabinet ministers have submitted their resignation to newly reinstated Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in protest at a political deal between the prime minister and the country’s ruling military council.
Sudan’s reinstated PM Hamdok promises path to democracy
Newly reinstated Sudanese Prime Minister Abdulla Hamdok on Monday pledged to introduce a “technocratic government” made up of qualified professionals who will lead the country on a path to democracy nearly a month after a military coup.
Sudan military reinstates PM Hamdok after deal
Sudan's military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and announced the release of all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup.
Sudanese call for anti-coup protests as death toll rises to 40
Sudanese anti-coup activists called for mass protests on Sunday, as medics said the number of people killed since last month's military takeover had risen to at least 40.
Thousands rally against coup in Sudan
Thousands protested in Sudan’s capital Wednesday against last month’s coup, chanting “no to military power” in defiance of a crackdown that has already claimed 24 lives.
Deadly explosions rock Uganda’s capital
Two explosions rocked Uganda’s capital, Kampala, early Tuesday, killing at least three civilians in what police described as a coordinated attack by extremists.
Tunisians protest against presidential 'coup'
Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Sunday near the country's parliament to protest a presidential power grab they have deemed a "coup".
Gaddafi’s son Seif al-Islam registers to run for Libya presidency
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, registered on Sunday to run in the December presidential polls seen as crucial to helping the country turn a page on a decade of conflict.
Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power
Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least one and wounding several, activists said.