The former military ruler was “converted” to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
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RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ Sudanese city
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US
The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.
Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes
Iran’s Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.
South Africa’s police minister suspended over organised crime allegations
Senzo Mchunu – who denies the claims – has been put on an immediate “leave of absence” by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate’s bag, officials say
Investigations have been launched after a man escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison on Friday.
Russia’s agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine
Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.
Inside the Congolese mine vital to mobile phones, as rebels give BBC rare access
The US wants rights to DR Congo’s minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.
Gisèle Pelicot given France’s highest award
Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France’s Bastille Day.