Civilian forces were central to the movement that overthrew former President Omar al-Bashir, but are now marginalised.

In October 2021, General al-Burhan and General Hamdan united to seize power in a military coup, making them effectively the leader and deputy leader of Sudan. But they soon fell out.

Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and army commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced that the Rapid Support ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The war in Sudan could spread beyond the northeast African country’s borders if it is not stopped, ...

Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and other members of the ousted civilian transitional government have protested against the United Nations’ invitation to military coup leader Abdel ...

Will more democracies on the world's second-largest continent fall victim to military takeovers, or will they heed the ...

"Both sides are arbitrarily arresting, detaining and even torturing civilians." LONDON -- United Nations special envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, has warned the conflict risks "morphing into a full ...

Sudan's army chief said on Friday he had not sought military support on a recent regional tour and that his preference was ...

Experts say it is unlikely that regional leaders in Central Africa and the international community will be enthusiastic in calling for the reinstatement of deposed Gabon leader Ali Bongo Ondimba.

The United States placed sanctions Thursday on former Sudan foreign minister Ali Karti, accusing him of obstructing efforts ...

Gabon’s main opposition alliance has urged the international community to put pressure on the military junta that seized control of the country to hand power back to civilians. It follows the ...

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a former Sudanese official and two companies, including one based in ...