Omar al-Bashir
Al-Bashir’s Islam aids the cause of southern secession
Opinion
December 27, 2010
Al-Bashir’s Islam aids the cause of southern secession
Despite his bigoted politics, it appears that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is hoping for--if not actively working towards--the independence of…
SPLM: Al-Bashir’s oil-for-unity offer too “late”
Egypt
December 19, 2010
SPLM: Al-Bashir’s oil-for-unity offer too “late”
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the southern rebel militia turned political party, has dismissed a recent offer by Sudanese…
Al-Bashir vows Sudanese govt is working towards peace
Egypt
October 21, 2010
Al-Bashir vows Sudanese govt is working towards peace
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday vowed Sudan will not see a return to civil war."The government is working to…
Sudan’s Bashir in Egypt on first trip since re-election
World
April 28, 2010
Sudan’s Bashir in Egypt on first trip since re-election
Sharm el-Sheikh--Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir met on Tuesday with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak on his first trip abroad since…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s diplomatic day, ‘inappropriate’ education
Egypt
April 28, 2010
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s diplomatic day, ‘inappropriate’ education
State-owned papers lead with President Mubarak’s “intense diplomatic activities” in Sharm el-Sheikh yesterday, as described by Al-Ahram. Mubarak’s schedule included…
Sudan voting extended after delays, errors
World
April 13, 2010
Sudan voting extended after delays, errors
Sudan on Monday extended voting in its first open elections in 24 years because of delays in delivering ballots, but…
Darfur truce could pave way for peace
World
February 23, 2010
Darfur truce could pave way for peace
Darfur's leading rebel group and the government of Sudan have a bitter history of failed cease-fires and peace deals. But…