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Tensions rise in Sudan

The Sudanese army has accused a rival paramilitary unit of fomenting tensions.

The Sudanese army has accused the Rapid Support Forces, a rival paramilitary unit, of actively mobilising and arming its supporters to foment tensions. There are fears of confrontation as Sudan continues to grapple with a political crisis after leaders failed to reach a deadline to form a civilian-led government.

A notorious murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester has been extradited from Tanzania, after fleeing South Africa where he faked his own death in prison.

And in Egypt, a Ramadan neighbourhood football tournament is taking place, but this time with a low-budget VAR system involving mobile phones.

(Picture: The commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) played a key role in Sudan's 2021 coup. Credit: AFP)

23 minutes

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Thu 13 Apr 2023 15:06GMT

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