The protest leader Omar al-Dagir said the agreement would be signed on Sunday, Sudan’s state-run SUNA news agency said.
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In Sudan, a Secret Meeting and Public Rage Propelled a Power-Sharing Deal
Just a month ago, Sudan’s protest movement appeared crippled. What led the military to suddenly agree to share power? Back-room negotiations, raw street power and a diplomatic shift by Saudi Arabia.
Sudan Pro-Democracy Groups Vow to Continue Protests After Deadly Crackdown
A heavy military presence in the Sudanese capital appeared to deter demonstrations. Citing this week’s killings, the African Union suspended Sudan from all activities.
Amid U.S. Silence, Gulf Nations Back the Military in Sudan’s Revolution
As protesters and generals argue over who should run Sudan, the United States has been unusually quiet. Saudi Arabia and its allies are filling the vacuum.
Dozens Dead in Nigeria as Election Results Are Delayed
At least 39 people were said to have been killed and rumors swirled of malpractice in the voting, as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term.
Central African Republic Armed Groups Reach Peace Deal
A peace deal has been reached between the government and 14 armed groups after their first-ever direct dialogue aimed at ending years of conflict.
After a Tarnished Election, Opposition Figure Takes Over in Congo
Felix Tshisekedi is thought to have lost to another opposition leader, Martin Fayulu, but the U.S. and others have accepted the outcome in the name of stability.
Congo Court Affirms Results of Contested Presidential Election
The court backed an electoral commission’s result showing that the opposition candidate Félix Tshisekedi was the winner, rejecting a challenge from the runner-up.
Congo Rejects African Union Demand to Delay Election Results
The organization called for the results to be postponed because of “serious doubts” over the conduct of the presidential vote.