July 2025 - Page 7 of 32 - The Sudan Times

EU and Macron urge junta to free Niger’s ousted president Bazoum

France and the EU urged the Nigerien junta to release ousted president Mohamed Bazoum who remains detained with his wife since the 2023 coup.

Visa processing for immigrant and non-immigrant categories is paused in Niger amid diplomatic tensions with the U.S. government.

These appointments slot into a 15-member Presidential Council chaired by RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo

RSF gets 47% of posts, SPLM‑N 33%

Algeria withdrew privileged access cards from the French Embassy to its ports and airports in response to France’s diplomatic restrictions.

Darfur-born former Sovereign Council member to lead the “Government of Peace” in RSF-held areas

TASIS unveils 15-seat council: Hemedti chair, Ta’aishi PM; RSF 47%, SPLM‑N 33%

FIFA inaugurated its first North African regional office in Morocco as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.

Tanzania will hold general elections on October 29 despite the main opposition’s disqualification and the trial of its leader for treason.

Spanish authorities rescued dozens of migrants including children who swam to Ceuta from Morocco under dangerous sea and weather conditions.