Animal shaped cities? South Sudan unveils big plan Published: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 The government of Southern Sudan this week announced a bold $10.1 billion plan to transform the capital cities of this largely rural territory, reshaping some into the shapes of animals and fruit. Read More

Sudan's al-Bashir vows never to deal with ICC Updated: Sat, May 10, 2008 KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) -- Sudan's president said he will never deal with the International Criminal Court where he faces charges of genocide in Darfur, according to a newspaper interview published Thursday. The interview with Khartoum independent daily al-Ayyam was Omar al-Bashir's first comment on how he... Read More

Sudan president charged with genocide in Darfur Updated: Mon, Jul 14, 2008 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court sought an arrest warrant Monday for Sudan's president on charges of waging a campaign of genocide and rape in Darfur, a high-risk strategy that could backfire against the people in the war-torn desert region. The... Read More

Chad Holds Secret Talks With Rebels Published: Wed, Feb 27, 2008 UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Chad's foreign minister said Tuesday the government is holding secret discussions with rebel groups who support peace and national reconciliation following a coup attempt earlier this month. But Foreign Minister Ahmad Allam-Mi said the government is not negotiating with any of the... Read More

UN: Darfur Refugees Kept From Chad Camp Updated: Sat, Feb 2, 2008 N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) -- Gunmen prevented humanitarian workers from moving traumatized, new arrivals from neighboring Sudan's Darfur region to a refugee camp inside Chad, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday. It was unclear if the move was connected to Chad's threat on Monday to expel Sudanese refugees if... Read More

Official: French Helped Chad's Army Updated: Tue, Feb 5, 2008 PARIS (AP) -- French forces transported munitions from Libya and other countries to Chad's army during a rebellion in the Central African country earlier this month, a French Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday. French authorities insist the forces did not take part in the fighting between Chadian... Read More