April 2026 - Page 13 of 32 - The Sudan Times

Nigeria police free 18 hostages abducted on Benue bus route

Seven suspects arrested as Nigerian police rescue 18 hostages abducted on Makurdi Otukpo road including students.

Sudanese migrants were among survivors and victims after a boat capsized off Libya’s Tobruk coast, leaving at least ten dead and many still missing.

Court delivers five year jail term to ex industry minister Ali Aoun in major corruption case involving state assets.

Zambia mining sector hit by shutdowns as copper smelters and acid supply constraints weigh on regional output levels.

Iranian woman arrested in US over alleged Burhan’s SAF arms deals

Washington refuses banking reintegration, linking it to peace and civilian rule

Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion weapons and jets deal with Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing and urged termination.

NGOs seek accountability from Mali over alleged civilian abuses linked to Wagner fighters and lack of investigations into violations.

Iran rejects talks with US as tensions deepen following naval clash and ongoing blockade ahead of ceasefire expiration.

Police intervention stopped a book signing in Algiers, with officials seizing books and closing the hosting bookstore for one month.