Chaos from the power struggle in Sudan has placed foreign Nationals in a position to flee the nation. While the evacuation process continues, warring factions of the Sudanese military and paramilitary groups have accused each other of violating the ceasefire protocol. The warring factions had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire that was brokered by the … Read more
The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens trapped in Sudan, where over 400 people have died due to unrest caused by clashes between paramilitary forces and the army. NEMA has sorted out all necessary payments for the evacuation, which is expected to take place on Wednesday morning. Many foreign countries, including France, UK, US, … Read more
The UK begins large scale evacuation of citizens trapped in Sudan. This is due to the 10-day-long urban combat that has resulted in hundreds of deaths. This comes hours after a 72-hour ceasefire was brokered by the United States between Sudan’s warring generals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has launched a large-scale … Read more
People are making “desperate attempts” to flee Sudan after more than a week of fighting there, the Red Cross says. The situation was now “untenable” for civilians left without food or water, and some hospitals had stopped working, spokeswoman Alyona Synenko said. Convoys leaving the capital Khartoum had encountered robbery and looting, US Secretary of … Read more
British diplomats and their families have been evacuated from Sudan in a “complex and rapid” operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed. Mr Sunak said work was continuing to ensure the safety of British nationals who remain in Sudan. The evacuees were taken to an airfield outside of Khartoum overnight to fly out of the … Read more
The Federal Government is finding it hard to rescue Nigerians stranded in Sudan due to the tense atmosphere. The burning of aircraft and violent clashes between Sudan’s army and RSF are frustrating efforts to evacuate Nigerians. The Nigerian mission and humanitarian groups are working to provide aid to stranded citizens as tensions in Sudan escalate. … Read more
Diplomats and nationals from the UK, US, France and China are to be evacuated from Sudan by air as fighting there continues, a statement from the Sudanese army says. Army chief Fattah al-Burhan agreed to facilitate and secure their evacuation “in the coming hours”, it said. He is locked in a bitter power struggle with … Read more
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has made arrangements to evacuate citizens from Sudan. The tense situation in Sudan has made it risky and impossible for any flights to leave at this point in time and aircrafts parked at the airport were burnt down. NIDCOM, along with Nigerian Mission in Sudan and the National Emergency Management … Read more
The evacuation of thousands of Nigerian students trapped in the Sudan crisis has been delayed by the Nigerian government. According to reports, about 4000 Nigerian students have been stuck in the country. Over 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 4,000 Nigerian students are stranded in … Read more
The EU’s ambassador in Sudan, Aidan O’Hara, has been assaulted at his home in Khartoum, which is gripped by deadly fighting between rival forces. The Irish diplomat was not “seriously hurt”, Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin has confirmed. Mr Martin described the attack as a “gross violation of obligations to protect diplomats”. Around 185 people … Read more
A power struggle between Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the capital, Khartoum, with at least three civilians confirmed dead. Residents dodged gunfire as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV and army headquarters. The clashes erupted after tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. The army says jets … Read more
The military has been in charge of Sudan since a coup in 2021. Talks were underway on integrating the country’s top paramilitary group into the army as part of the move towards the return of civilian rule. However, they have been complicated by fighting between military and paramilitary forces. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
AFCON 2022: See Super Eagles Star That Fell Ill Ahead Of Sudan Clash EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, has fallen ill ahead of Nigeria’s second group stage Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Sudan this weekend. The Alanyaspor of Turkey player did not train with the rest of his … Read more
Ekohotblog report that the United Nations said on Saturday it would invite Sudanese military leaders, political parties and other groups to take part in discussions aimed at ending a crisis unleashed by a coup in October. UN mediation in the weeks after the coup succeeded in reinstating Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, but his resignation … Read more
The former prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned on Sunday amid a political deadlock… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Norway, Britain and the European Union have warned Sudan’s military against appointing their own prime minister, saying it would risk plunging the nation into conflict. The countries said they would not support a prime … Read more
U.S. calls for civilian rule in Sudan after Hamdok’s resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has urged Sudanese leaders to ensure civilian rule and end violence against protesters after Abdalla Hamdok resigned as prime minister. Hamdok’s resignation has thrown the transition towards elections deeper into uncertainty. “After PM Hamdok’s resignation, Sudanese leaders … Read more
Hamdok’s decision to quit leaves the army in full control EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army, who staged a coup in October. Chanting “power … Read more
Nigeria finally release 28-man provisional squad list for the AFCON 2021 Kick off on January 9 Nigeria on Saturday named a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on January 9. The list was made public by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Read Also: AFCON: Mane Leads Senegal As Mahrez Captains Algeria To Cup … Read more
Activists have called on the global community to starve the military of aid EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudanese protesters are urging world powers not to resume development aid to their government for fear of legitimising the October 25 coup and spoiling their country’s transition to democracy. Talk of restoring aid picked up after Prime … Read more
Sudan’s Gen. Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections Mr Bashir has been jailed since his overthrow on corruption and other charges EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s military will quit politics after elections in 2023, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Saturday, adding that the deposed former ruling party will play no … Read more